Surprise! Even Brainless Single-Celled Organisms Can Make "Complex" Decisions

Sowmya Kolluru
Mon, 06 Jan 2020 12:25:59 -0800

With no brains or nerve cells, single-cellular microorganisms are often regarded to be simple, primitive beings with few capabilities. However, a new Harvard University study suggests that protozoans, like Stentor roeselii, have the smarts to make "complex" decisions when confronted with unpleasant situations.