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December 2016 PMID 28003457

Direct transfer of learned behaviour via cell fusion in non-neural organisms.

David Vogel, Audrey Dussutour

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Peak: 4 in Oct 2019
across 6 sources since Jan 2019

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The group's discussions reveal excitement about the idea that organisms like slime molds and fungi can transfer learned behaviors through cell fusion, with phrases like 'uses cell fusion', 'transfer behaviors', and references to 'Physarum polycephalum' exemplifying an interest in mechanisms. The tone suggests curiosity and recognition of the broader scientific impact, as seen in mentions of historical studies and implications for understanding information transfer in biology.

AgreementModerate agreement

Most discussions acknowledge the significance of the research, especially in relation to non-neural organisms sharing learned behaviors.

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Posts demonstrate high curiosity, referencing specific studies, species, and potential implications, indicating strong engagement.

EngagementModerate engagement

Discussions include references to mechanisms, historical studies, and broader concepts like cellular fusion, showing moderate depth.

ImpactModerate impact

Participants see this research as potentially transformative, highlighting its novelty and bioethical implications.

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Gaurav Venkataraman
@gaurav_ven · X

Was pointed at this paper during a talk I gave yesterday: https://t.co/uGdExXr4hz

Feb 15, 2022 · 5 likes · 2,379 followers View post →
Masato Ida, PhD
@miakiza20100906 · X

「2016年には英王立協会紀要に論文が発表され」の論文は、多分この辺り → https://t.co/uTh8sNje8x , https://t.co/yGDiscMFs7 　Audrey Dussutour（フランス）ら。Proceedings of the Royal Society B 誌。

Oct 18, 2019 · 2 likes · 2 shares · 8,039 followers View post →
Randy Ellis
@randalljellis · X

@Plinz No goal being pursued here, in contrast to slime molds that can solve mazes, rely on the past experience of other slime molds, and share memories. Mind you, all of this without neurons or synapses. Refs: https://t.co/SMIJlpT00Y; https://t.co/mn4hhz4wsg; https://t.co/loUXwbFLly

Apr 30, 2022 · 1 like · 1,084 followers View post →
David J. Cox
@davidjcox_ · X

It can learn and share what it's learned, too!! https://t.co/7kudnrMsl7 https://t.co/n4GTgLQ55U

Oct 21, 2019 · 1 like · 985 followers View post →
Eduardo Borja 
@LEBL_9 · X

El moho (“Physarum polycephalum”) utiliza la fusión celular para transferir el comportamiento adquirido #Fisiología #ComunicaCiencia #scicomm #ReinoFungi

Jan 22, 2019 · 1 like · 673 followers View post →
Masato Ida, PhD
@miakiza20100906 · X

RT @miakiza20100906: 「2016年には英王立協会紀要に論文が発表され」の論文は、多分この辺り → https://t.co/uTh8sNje8x , https://t.co/yGDiscMFs7 　Audrey Dussutour（フランス）ら。Pro…

Oct 18, 2019 · 2 shares · 8,039 followers View post →

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Discovering Habituation in Smart Slime Moulds

Researchers demonstrate that the slime mould Physarum polycephalum can exhibit habituation, a form of learning typically associated with neural organisms. This groundbreaking discovery suggests non-neural organisms…

Ze Frank · Jan 31, 2023 3,904,862 views
ivacheung.com
@ivacheung.com · Bluesky

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k_GTIL7AECQ

Jan 31, 2023 View post →
Randy Ellis
@randalljellis · X

@Plinz No goal being pursued here, in contrast to slime molds that can solve mazes, rely on the past experience of other slime molds, and share memories. Mind you, all of this without neurons or synapses. Refs: https://t.co/SMIJlpT00Y; https://t.co/mn4hhz4wsg; https://t.co/loUXwbFLly

Apr 30, 2022 · 1 like · 1,084 followers View post →
Gaurav Venkataraman
@gaurav_ven · X

Was pointed at this paper during a talk I gave yesterday: https://t.co/uGdExXr4hz

Feb 15, 2022 · 5 likes · 2,379 followers View post →
ATLG
@atlgurkan · X

@1_yeni_bilgi_ https://t.co/aN8C4j3kBX

Apr 2, 2020 · 391 followers View post →
David J. Cox
@davidjcox_ · X

It can learn and share what it's learned, too!! https://t.co/7kudnrMsl7 https://t.co/n4GTgLQ55U

Oct 21, 2019 · 1 like · 985 followers View post →
Masato Ida, PhD
@miakiza20100906 · X

RT @miakiza20100906: 「2016年には英王立協会紀要に論文が発表され」の論文は、多分この辺り → https://t.co/uTh8sNje8x , https://t.co/yGDiscMFs7 　Audrey Dussutour（フランス）ら。Pro…

Oct 18, 2019 · 2 shares · 8,039 followers View post →
ken-ichi Kayashima
@Kaya_kohro9 · X

RT @miakiza20100906: 「2016年には英王立協会紀要に論文が発表され」の論文は、多分この辺り → https://t.co/uTh8sNje8x , https://t.co/yGDiscMFs7 　Audrey Dussutour（フランス）ら。Pro…

Oct 18, 2019 · 2 shares · 593 followers View post →
Masato Ida, PhD
@miakiza20100906 · X

「2016年には英王立協会紀要に論文が発表され」の論文は、多分この辺り → https://t.co/uTh8sNje8x , https://t.co/yGDiscMFs7 　Audrey Dussutour（フランス）ら。Proceedings of the Royal Society B 誌。

Oct 18, 2019 · 2 likes · 2 shares · 8,039 followers View post →
Eduardo Borja 
@LEBL_9 · X

El moho (“Physarum polycephalum”) utiliza la fusión celular para transferir el comportamiento adquirido #Fisiología #ComunicaCiencia #scicomm #ReinoFungi

Jan 22, 2019 · 1 like · 673 followers View post →