Cellular Learning: Habituation Insights
Research from Harvard and the Centre for Genomic Regulation reveals that even individual cells can exhibit learning through a process called habituation, typically associated with higher organisms. Four molecular networks akin to brain systems were identified, with short-lived memory playing a key role. These findings, published in Current Biology, have implications for understanding cancer drug resistance, antibiotic resistance, and cellular adaptation. The study challenges traditional notions of learning, offering insights into cellular “intelligence” and promising advancements in medicine and biology.
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