{
  "id": 16105590,
  "title": "The Immortal Jellyfish Cheats Death by Reverting to a Polyp When Injured or Stressed",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/22/the-immortal-jellyfish-cheats-death-by-reverting-to-a-polyp-when",
  "topic": "science",
  "section": "Science",
  "published": "2026-10-22T21:05:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Discover Magazine",
    "slug": "discover-magazine",
    "url": "https://www.discovermagazine.com/the-immortal-jellyfish-cheats-death-by-reverting-to-a-polyp-when-injured-or-stressed-49845"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The Turritopsis dohrnii species of jellyfish, often referred to as the immortal jellyfish, has the ability to revert to its polyp stage when faced with injury or stress. This unique characteristic allows it to escape the limitations of aging and death typically associated with more complex organisms. While appearing simple due to its size and lack of advanced organ systems, this jellyfish has found an exceptional way to bypass the natural cycle of life and death. Studying this species may provide valuable insights into cellular aging and rejuvenation, potentially leading to advancements in regenerative biology and medical treatments.",
  "summary": "Meet Turritopsis dohrnii , a tiny jellyfish that can revert to an earlier stage of its life cycle when times are tough, offering insights into how to reverse aging.",
  "key_points": [
    "Turritopsis dohrnii can revert to polyp stage after injury or stress.",
    "Allows escape from aging and death typical of complex organisms.",
    "Study may provide insights into cellular aging and rejuvenation."
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}