Ten-year-old butterfly researcher finds memories can be inherited
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Author: MaysonL
Date: 7/21/2026
Article Summary:
A 10-year-old Japanese boy, Jo Nagai, discovers that memories can be passed down through generations in butterflies through an experiment where he trains caterpillars to associate a scent with a vibration, and the memory is retained even after metamorphosis and passed on to their offspring and grandchildren.