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

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