Kochi, Jan. 28 -- In a significant achievement, the ICAR-Central Marine Fisheries Research Institute (CMFRI) has successfully decoded the gene expression pattern of Indian squid (Uroteuthis duvaucelii), revealing interesting insights into genetic similarity with humans and deeper evolutionary connections.
With a surprising lead into intelligence and brain development, the study extends beyond marine biology and has monumental implications for fields ranging from neuroscience to environmental science.
This remarkable study was carried out by a team under the leadership of Dr Sandhya Sukumaran, Principal Scientist at Marine Biotechnology, Fish Nutrition and Health Division of CMFRI.
Squids are known for their advanced nervous system, exc...