SMRTR Science & EngineeringMar 22, 2026Quanta Magazine

The Jellies That Evolved a Different Way To Keep Time

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Circadian rhythms are 24-hour biological cycles that regulate sleep, hormones, and metabolism in most organisms. Jellyfish uniquely evolved alternative timekeeping mechanisms independent of solar cues.

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