Turritopsis nutricula: the world's only 'immortal' creature By: Lech Mintowt-Czyz, Times Online
Turritopsis nutricula may be the world’s only “immortal” creature.
Jellyfish usually die after propagating but Turritopsis reverts to a sexually immature stage after reaching adulthood and is capable of rejuvenating itself.
The 4-5mm diameter creature, technically known as a hydrozoan, is the only known animal that is capable of reverting to its juvenile polyp state.
Theoretically, this cycle can repeat indefinitely, rendering it potentially immortal... read more
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Chickenosaurus: Canadian scientist says he can create dinosaurs from chickens
A Canadian palaeontologist believes that he can manipulate chicken embryos in order to create a dinosaur. Source: The Telegraph
Hans Larsson, the Canada Research Chair in Macro Evolution at McGill University in Montreal, said he aims to develop dinosaur traits that disappeared millions of years ago in birds.
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Hans Larsson, the Canada Research Chair in Macro Evolution at McGill University in Montreal, said he aims to develop dinosaur traits that disappeared millions of years ago in birds.
