Slime molds: Problem solvers, information processors---bio-computers?

More proof that we may learn much about ourselves through observation of other living things.
Also that slime molds are amazing.

http://www.physorg.com/news/2011-12-japan-scientists-slime-intelligence-key.html



Professor Toshiyuki Nakagaki's other work, such as the train-station experiment (below), is fascinating too.

http://www.wired.com/wiredscience/2010/01/slime-mold-grows-network-just-like-tokyo-rail-system/