Sea anemones might hold secrets to immortality. Researchers found stem cells in Nematostella vectensis that regenerate endlessly, showing no signs of ageing. Unlocking how they work could help us better understand human ageing

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https://www.popularmechanics.com/science/animals/a66078538/sea-anemone-immortal-aging

A Creature of the Sea Found the Secret to Immortality—and Humans Might Know How to Steal It

Scientists found multipotent stem cells in scarlet sea anemones, explaining their regenerative abilities and potentially advancing human anti-aging research.

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@mojo "The Trouble With Lichen" by John Wyndham.

Where lichen provides immortality but on the (fucking) rich can afford it.

@mojo Popular Mechanics is feeding the wet dreams of oligarchic escapism by writing this hyperbole.