Scientists have discovered the secret of the immortality of jellyfish. It may help slow down human aging

Employees of the University of Oviedo have published a new scientific paper. In it they stated that they were able

identify genes that are involved in DNA replication and repair of the jellyfish Turritopsis dohrnii and other species.
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It turned out that they are responsible for maintaining telomeres. At the same time, the process itself, in turn, affects the immortality and lack of aging in jellyfish.

The scientists also found that adult jellyfish change their genetic clock to take on a larval form again. This happens at a time when they feel threatened by changing environmental conditions.

The specialists said that their latest work will help them and their colleagues to better understand the process of jellyfish immortality. It should also accelerate the development of methods that will slow down aging in humans.