In the 1960’s, an odd experiment showed planarian worms could transfer memories by consuming each other. It was a sensational finding—that is until the worms stopped learning.
Are Memories Transferable? Meet the Scientists Replicating an Infamous Study to Find Out
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WIREDBy Claire L. Evans
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
In the 1960’s, an odd experiment showed planarian worms could transfer memories by consuming each other. It was a sensational finding—that is until the worms stopped learning.
Key Takeaways
- Are Memories Transferable?
- Meet the Scientists Replicating an Infamous Study to Find Out.
- In the 1960’s, an odd experiment showed planarian worms could transfer memories by consuming each other.
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