Insect brains are much smaller and simpler than human brains, but they have some surprising similarities. Insects and humans have specialized brain regions for processing sensory information, learning and memory, and social behavior. They also share some common genes and neurotransmitters that regulate brain function. Insect brains can help us understand how our own brains evolved and worked. #insectbrains

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How Similar Are Insect Brains to Human Brains?

A fly's brain can tell us a lot about insect intelligence and maybe a thing or two about our own.

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