Does Immortality Exist?

The jellyfish known as the Turritopsis Dohrnii and how it survives was first observed in the 1990s. It lives its life just like any other jellyfish, however it does not die. The Turritopsis Dohrnii begins its life like any other jellyfish. It begins as a larva (referred to as a planula) that develops from a fertilized egg. Then, the planula swims to the seafloor and grows into adulthood soon after. When it reaches its peak in age, its aging process begins to reverse which gives it immortality. Further studies of this species concluded that it gains immortality from a process known as transdifferentiation. This process intrigued scientist for its possible use in the medical field because transdifferentiation could possibly replace cells that have been damaged by diseases. Overall, the Turritopsis Dohrnii has become known as the immortal jellyfish because of the immortal characteristics it possesses.