Do Microscopic Immortals Actually Exist

The video explores the concept of immortality through various organisms, including microbes, tardigrades, and hydra. It discusses how tardigrades survive extreme conditions through cryptobiosis, while hydra avoid aging by continuously renewing their cells. The video also examines aging in single-celled organisms like paramecium and bacteria, highlighting their survival strategies. Finally, it delves into the philosophical and semantic aspects of immortality, contrasting biological realities with mythical and religious constructs.

What does Death say about the existence of living things in Neil Gaiman's The Sandman?

How do tardigrades survive extreme conditions?

What is the significance of the hydra's ability to replace its cells every 20 days?

What role do stem cells play in the hydra's biological immortality?

How does the concept of immortality differ between multicellular and single-celled organisms?

In what way does the paramecium experience aging?

What philosophical questions arise from the study of immortality in microbes?