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Recent research on immortality ha been on an organism named Hydra. I have heard about it being related to some FoxO gene, which has been found in several other organisms but how does telomerase affect the immortality of this amazing species?

TanMath
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    @Dexter No, hydra is specifically investigated for its (presumed) lack of senescence, not just its regenerative abilities — unlike, say, planaria. – Konrad Rudolph Sep 23 '15 at 19:00
  • Yes, I realized. Just searched. You are right @KonradRudolph . I had no idea about this FoxO. I will delete that comment . – Dexter Sep 23 '15 at 19:18
  • Does this answer your question: http://biology.stackexchange.com/questions/6884/why-is-the-hydra-biologically-immortal?rq=1 – AliceD Sep 23 '15 at 23:31
  • @AliceD no i find it incomplete.. – TanMath Sep 24 '15 at 17:57
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    @TanMath what do you find incomplete about it? Please [edit] your answer and clearly state exactly what you're looking for, and how the answers to existing questions, as well as other online resources, don't completely address what you're looking for. – MattDMo Sep 24 '15 at 19:54

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