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Bacteria can learn and form memories without a brain

  • June 8, 2026 at 1:40 PM
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Bacteria can learn and form memories without a brain
Researchers at Carnegie Mellon University have shown that bacteria can learn from past experiences, store memories across generations and adapt their behavior to changing environments, all without a brain or nervous system. The research could shape how scientists think about bacterial infections and antibiotic treatment.

Originally published at Phys.org

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