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Immortal jellyfish reverses aging by resetting its life cycle

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The immortal jellyfish, Turritopsis dohrnii, is the only known animal capable of reversing its biological aging process. When faced with stress, this small hydrozoan can revert from its adult medusa stage to a polyp stage, effectively resetting its life cycle. This remarkable ability, known as transdifferentiation, allows its differentiated cells to abandon their specialized identities and form new ones. Genetic studies have revealed that T. dohrnii possesses an abundance of genes related to DNA repair, protection, and telomere maintenance, distinguishing it from its mortal relatives. AI

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Immortal jellyfish reverses aging by resetting its life cycle

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  1. Forbes — Innovation TIER_1 English(EN) · Scott Travers, Contributor ·

    Meet The Immortal Jellyfish That Can Reverse Its Own Aging Process — A Biologist Explains

    Jellyfish have repeatedly riddled the world of marine biology with its toughest mysteries. The immortal jellyfish might be the biggest one so far.

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