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If human and octopus DNA has the same 'jumping genes,' then it would seem chance evolution of the same characteristic can happen with different species.

Researchers identified LINE transposons in octopus brains that are similar to the human brain, which could explain their intelligence.

It is already established that octopuses are intelligent beings, even more so than other invertebrate species. A new discovery uncovered as to why this is so - their brain shares similarity with that of humans.

Scientists have already established that octopuses are smarter than your average invertebrate, but a new discovery suggests one of the reasons why: a specific molecular analogy with the human brain.

Study shows two species of octupus have same molecular analogy as human brain

For an invertebrate animal, the octopus is remarkably intelligent and even has long-term memory. These molecular mechanisms are likely helping it do so.

Remarkable intelligence of invertebrates: Human brain and octopus brain share similar jumping genes.

Although it may seem implausible, humans and octopuses do share genetic traits. Scientists discovered that a type of jumping gene associated with learning and memory can be seen in both.

A recent study suggests a molecular similarity between the human brain and the octopus' neurological and cognitive complexity.