Overview

• Scientists pinpoint potential multipotent stem cells in the sea anemone Nematostella vectensis for the first time.
• These stem cells are regulated by genes typically active in human reproductive cell formation, such as nanos and piwi.
• Findings suggest these genes, conserved across species, play a crucial role in continuous regeneration and potential immortality.
• The study utilized single-cell genomics to identify specific transcriptome profiles and developmental origins of these stem cells.
• Future research aims to explore the unique properties of these stem cells that contribute to the sea anemone's high regenerative capacity.