The science behind this is absolutely mind-blowing.
Jellyfish belong to a group of animals called Cnidarians, and one particular species, Turritopsis dohrnii, dubbed the ‘immortal jellyfish,’ is the primary focus of this natural wonder. This tiny, transparent jellyfish, native to the Mediterranean, seems to have cracked the code of immortality. The secret to jellyfish immortality lies in their ability to transdifferentiate. Transdifferentiation is the process by which one type of cell can convert into another type of cell. In jellyfish, this process allows them to revert to their juvenile polyp stage after they have reached sexual maturity. This means that jellyfish can essentially rewind their life cycle and start over again. It’s almost like a perpetual cycle of rebirth.
