This tiny jellyfish, no bigger than a pinky nail, has baffled scientists with its incredible ability: when faced with stress, injury, or even old age, it can revert its cells back to their earliest form—starting life all over again! This rare biological trick is called transdifferentiation, and it's like turning a grown adult back into a baby, with all the knowledge of life still in their cells. While this does not make the jellyfish 'invincible', it does give it an edge over death that no other creature seems to have. Researchers are now studying this jellyfish to understand how its biology might inspire breakthroughs in anti-aging, regenerative medicine, and even cancer research. So next time you think of superheroes, remember: the ocean might already have one!
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