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The jellyfish Turritopsis dohrnii can reverse its life cycle and become biologically immortal.

Why it is true

When facing physical stress or aging, this jellyfish can transform its adult cells back into the polyp stage, its juvenile state. This process, called transdifferentiation, allows it to restart its life cycle indefinitely, avoiding natural death.

Source: Marine Biology

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