Time Travelers Exist: Comb Jellyfish Can Age Backwards

 Researchers have recently uncovered an extraordinary ability in the comb jellyfish (Mnemiopsis leidyi) — the capacity to age in reverse, essentially turning back into a larva, as reported by SciTechDaily.

In nature, animal life cycles usually follow a predictable sequence: birth, growth, reproduction, and eventually death, making way for a new generation. However, there are rare exceptions that deviate from this norm.

The “immortal jellyfish” (Turritopsis dohrnii) is a well-known example, capable of reverting from its adult stage back to a juvenile polyp. Now, Mnemiopsis leidyi has joined this exclusive group of species capable of reversing their life stages....<<<Read More>>>...