Why Solitary Octopuses Hug on MDMAUnlocking the deep biology of friendship
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Psychedelic MindThis story reveals how a psychoactive substance exposed the ancient evolutionary roots of social connection. Researchers discovered that typically solitary octopuses possess the same serotonin transporter gene as humans. When given MDMA, these animals overrode millions of years of instinct to interact, proving social chemistry is deeply embedded in biology.
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