Jellyfish The Fascinating Secret of Functional Immortality #didyouknow #fact #factoftheday

Jellyfish: The Fascinating Secret of Functional Immortality While immortality may seem like a concept reserved for mythology, certain species of jellyfish have unlocked a remarkable secret: functional immortality. These jellyfish, known as Turritopsis dohrnii or the “immortal jellyfish,“ possess the astonishing ability to revert back to their juvenile state after reaching maturity, effectively resetting their life cycle. When faced with unfavorable conditions or injury, these jellyfish can undergo a process called transdifferentiation, transforming their adult cells into specialized cells that allow them to revert to their juvenile polyp stage. This remarkable ability enables them to start life anew and potentially avoid death from old age. While they are not entirely invincible and can still face threats from disease and predators, the immortal jellyfish’s unique adaptation raises intriguing questions about the limits of biological aging and the potential applications for s