can-a-jellyfish-unlock-the-secret-of-immortality.xml

can-a-jellyfish-unlock-the-secret-of-immortality.xml

6/20/2013

link

http://mobile.nytimes.com/2012/12/02/magazine/can-a-jellyfish-unlock-the-secret-of-immortality.xml

summary

This article from The New York Times Magazine explores the unique ability of certain jellyfish to potentially unlock the secret of immortality. It focuses on the research and findings of scientists studying the Turritopsis dohrnii jellyfish, which has the ability to revert back to its juvenile form after reaching maturity. The article delves into the physiological mechanisms behind this process and the implications it could hold for humans in terms of aging and lifespan. While the article presents the fascinating science behind the jellyfish's immortality, it also acknowledges the challenges and limitations of applying this knowledge to human life extension.

tags

biological research ꞏ jellyfish ꞏ immortality ꞏ aging ꞏ longevity ꞏ regeneration ꞏ cellular biology ꞏ scientific discovery ꞏ marine life ꞏ technological advancements ꞏ biological immortality ꞏ genetic research ꞏ medical breakthrough ꞏ evolutionary biology ꞏ marine ecology ꞏ medical science ꞏ cell regeneration ꞏ life extension ꞏ anti-aging ꞏ genetic engineering ꞏ marine species ꞏ biology ꞏ scientific experiments ꞏ medical research ꞏ natural world ꞏ scientific advancements ꞏ genetics ꞏ medical innovations ꞏ marine ecosystems ꞏ scientific knowledge