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Jellyfish heals wounds in minutes

Jellyfish heals wounds in minutes
This jellyfish heals scars ‘in minutes’; zoologist explains why humans can’t · indianexpress.com

A tiny jellyfish called Clytia hemisphaerica can heal wounds very quickly, often in just minutes, and without leaving any scars.

Scientists are studying this jellyfish to understand how it heals so fast.

They found that the jellyfish uses two steps: first, cells crawl over the wound, and then a ring of fibers tightens to close it.

Humans heal differently because our bodies focus on stopping bleeding and fighting infections, which can lead to scars.

While this discovery is exciting, it might be a long time before we can use it to help humans heal without scars.

The jellyfish is a great model for research because it is see-through, allowing scientists to watch the healing process in real time.

This research could help us understand how to reduce scarring in human wounds in the future.

Key facts

Jellyfish Species
Clytia hemisphaerica
Healing Time
Minutes to under an hour
Scarring
None
Research Year
1991 (NASA study)
Key Scientist
Heris Patel
Research Institution
Hemchandracharya North Gujarat University (HNGU)

Quotes

Heris Patel

Assistant Professor, Department of Zoology, Hemchandracharya North Gujarat University

“What’s remarkable about Clytia hemisphaerica is the speed and the silence of it. A small wound closes within minutes, a larger one in under an hour, and there’s no scar left behind at all.”
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