The ocean is home to some of the most fascinating creatures on Earth, but none are as astonishing as the Turritopsis dohrnii, ...

Researchers believe that an “immortal” species of jellyfish that can reverse its ageing process holds the keys to understanding human ageing and pioneering new types of medicines. Most jellyfish ...

There are so many different types of jellyfish out there, boasting different sizes, shapes, colors, and more. The immortal jellyfish is one of these unique jellyfish with a certain skill not often ...

Researchers in Spain have cracked the genetic code of the immortal jellyfish, so-called because it can repeatedly rejuvenate itself – a feat scientists hope can lead to advances in how to treat human ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. I write about biodiversity and the hidden quirks of the natural world. Jellyfish are among the ocean’s most incredible inhabitants ...

Immortality has long been sought after. From rumors of a fountain of youth to the possibility of anti-aging medications, being able to reverse aging has been a common ground for scientific experiments ...

Rachael has a degree in Zoology from the University of Southampton, and specializes in animal behavior, evolution, palaeontology, and the environment. Rachael has a degree in Zoology from the ...

Immortal jellyfish (Turritopsis dohrnii) are smaller than the nail on your pinky finger. Ian Gavan / Getty Images In oceans across the globe, a tiny jellyfish species—smaller than the nail on your ...

In 1991, a group of scientists gathered at Blanes, a Spanish town bordering the Mediterranean Sea, for a workshop conducted by The Hydrozoan Society. A major focus of discussion at the meeting was ...