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I once read that immortality may one day be possible due to the discovery of 'immortal' jellyfish. How is it scientifically possible for jellyfish to be immortal (i.e. how does it work), and how would it ever be possible to apply this method to humans?

by /u/[deleted] in /r/askscience

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