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science1 year ago•3 min saved

Comb Jellies' Age-Reversing Abilities Offer Clues to Immortality

A recent study reveals that the warty comb jelly, Mnemiopsis leidyi, can reverse its age by reverting to its larval stage after experiencing stress or trauma, such as starvation or physical injury. This de-aging process, observed by researchers Joan J. Soto-Angel and Pawel Burkhardt, highlights the jelly's unique survival mechanism and opens up potential avenues for understanding the molecular mechanisms behind reverse development, with implications for broader biological research on aging and regeneration.

via AOL|

#de-aging #immortality #marine-biology

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Comb Jellies Defy Aging with Reverse Time-Travel Ability

Scientists have discovered that the ctenophore Mnemiopsis leidyi, a type of comb jelly, can reverse its development from an adult to a larval stage under stress, challenging traditional views on animal life cycles. This ability, similar to the 'immortal jellyfish' Turritopsis dohrnii, suggests that life cycle flexibility may be more common in the animal kingdom than previously thought. The findings, published in PNAS, open new research avenues in developmental biology and aging, highlighting the potential ancient origins of this trait.

via SciTechDaily|

#ctenophore #developmental-biology #life-cycle