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submitted 7 months ago* (last edited 7 months ago) by paul0207@lemmy.sdf.org to c/science@mander.xyz

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An interesting read. "A group of prominent biologists and philosophers announced a new consensus: There’s “a realistic possibility” that insects, octopuses, crustaceans, fish and other overlooked animals experience consciousness." https://www.quantamagazine.org/insects-and-other-animals-have-consciousness-experts-declare-20240419/

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[–] pigup@lemmy.world 5 points 7 months ago* (last edited 7 months ago)

"Meanwhile, crayfish display anxiety-like states — and those states can be altered by anti-anxiety drugs."

The gave crayfish Zoloft...and it worked.