Colossal Biosciences, led by Ben Lamm, claims to have made progress in de-extincting species like the dire wolf and woolly mammoth through genetic engineering, but scientists remain skeptical, arguing that these are not true resurrected species but genetically edited animals that do not fully replicate the original extinct species. Critics warn that overhyping such claims can undermine scientific trust and emphasize that traditional conservation efforts remain essential.
Scientists believe it may be possible to bring back Neanderthals within 20 years using advanced genetic engineering, but this raises significant ethical, scientific, and legal concerns, including the potential for unregulated private ventures and the moral implications of creating a new human-like species.
Scientists are close to potentially bringing back Neanderthals within 20 years using advanced genetic technologies like CRISPR, but this raises significant ethical, legal, and practical concerns, including the feasibility of the process, the well-being of any resurrected individuals, and the moral implications of creating a new human-like species. Most experts agree that such efforts are currently unwise and ethically problematic, emphasizing the importance of preserving existing human and animal species instead.
Dallas-based biotech Colossal Biosciences is making progress in de-extincting the dodo by growing primordial germ cells from pigeons, with plans to gene-edit these cells and eventually produce a dodo-like bird, highlighting advancements in avian conservation and de-extinction technology.
Colossal Biosciences has made a significant breakthrough in their effort to genetically engineer a dodo-like bird by successfully culturing primordial germ cells from pigeons, a key step towards potentially recreating the extinct species, though experts caution that true de-extinction remains scientifically complex and controversial.
Scientists at Colossal Biosciences have achieved a major breakthrough in de-extinction by successfully growing primordial germ cells from pigeons, the closest relatives of dodos, marking a pivotal step toward potentially bringing the dodo back to life within the next five to seven years using gene editing and surrogate chickens. The project aims to reintroduce the species to Mauritius, but experts caution about ecological and ethical challenges involved.
Colossal Biosciences, a biotech startup, has raised $120 million to work on resurrecting extinct animals like the dodo, with plans to achieve this within 5-7 years by growing pigeon germ cells, and has expanded its funding to over $555 million.
Peter Jackson collaborates with Colossal Biosciences to resurrect the extinct giant moa, blending genetic engineering with cultural heritage to reconnect the Māori people with their history and ecosystem, while sparking global discussions on ethics and conservation.
Colossal Biosciences plans to de-extinct the giant moa, a large flightless bird from New Zealand, using genetic engineering and surrogate birds, but experts highlight the significant scientific and evolutionary challenges involved, making this process more complex than previous de-extinction efforts like the dire wolves.
Peter Jackson teams up with Colossal Biosciences to attempt to resurrect the extinct giant moa, blending advanced genetic technology with cultural significance for the Māori people, aiming to bring back the iconic bird and gain insights into prehistoric ecosystems.
A new documentary, De-Extinction, explores the scientific advancements and ethical considerations of bringing extinct species like dire wolves, mammoths, and Tasmanian tigers back to life through genetic technology, highlighting both the potential benefits for biodiversity and the complex challenges involved.
This week in science news, Earth's days are slightly shortening due to lunar gravitational effects, giant moa birds may be resurrected through de-extinction efforts, Earth's poles are shifting because of large dams, and new cosmic structures like the 'Cosmic Owl' have been observed by the James Webb Space Telescope. Additionally, climate-related health issues such as hyponatremia are increasing with global warming.
Colossal Biosciences is working to resurrect New Zealand’s extinct giant moa using advanced genetic techniques, collaborating with indigenous groups and scientists, with aims to complete genome sequencing by 2026. The project sparks ethical debates about de-extinction's role in conservation and ecological impact, but also highlights the potential to restore lost biodiversity.
Colossal Biosciences plans to de-extinct the giant moa, a flightless bird from New Zealand, within 10 years by genetically engineering its DNA and using close relatives as surrogates, sparking debate over the feasibility and ethics of resurrecting extinct species.
Colossal Biosciences plans to use advanced DNA technology and CRISPR to resurrect the extinct giant moa of New Zealand, sparking debates on ecological impact, ethics, and conservation, with potential cultural and economic benefits for the region.
