Jellyfish

Chronology of Coverage

Jun. 16, 2015

Study in journal Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences finds juvenile moon jellyfish that lose limbs rapidly reorganize remaining limbs in order to maintain symmetry. MORE

Nov. 11, 2014

Research shows that ocean's bottom-feeders are just as enthusiastic about gobbling up dead jellyfish as other types of fish, contradicting previous assumptions; findings provide reassurance that increasing jellyfish populations will find important role in food chain. MORE

May. 28, 2014

Jellyfish Hippopodius hippopus is transparent under normal conditions but turns bright translucent white when disturbed, process called blanching. MORE

Oct. 8, 2013

Research suggests that moon jellyfish, often viewed as ecological invader, nuisance or worse, may be most efficient swimmer on planet. MORE

Dec. 18, 2012

Dr Angel Yanagihara study in journal PLoS One suggests that toxic effects of venom from Hawaiian box jellyfish can be blocked by zinc and that antidotes using compound zinc gluconate may be effective. MORE

Dec. 2, 2012

Nathaniel Rich article on Turritopsis dohrnii, more commonly known as immortal jellyfish, which appears to live forever; examines research done on species by Shin Kubota, only marine biologist who manages to consistently culture genus in his lab. MORE

Science Desk

New research has made scientists realize that they have underestimated the jellyfish. Beneath their seemingly simple exterior lies a remarkably sophisticated collection of genes, including many that give rise to humans' complex anatomy.

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