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Colossal’s de-extinction bid stirs science and ethics debate
science24 days ago

Colossal’s de-extinction bid stirs science and ethics debate

Dallas-based Colossal Biosciences is pursuing revival of extinct species—including dire wolves and the dodo—using ancient DNA and CRISPR. The effort has drawn praise for pushing conservation tech and public engagement, but also sharp criticism from scientists who question feasibility and ecological risks, warn against conflating revived animals with extinct ones, and worry about undermining habitat protection; supporters see potential conservation benefits and genetic diversity applications, while critics urge caution and rigorous science.

via The Guardian|
#colossal-biosciences#conservation#crispr
Dire Wolves Grow Up at Colossal Biosciences, Snacking on Deer Marks Maturation
science1 month ago

Dire Wolves Grow Up at Colossal Biosciences, Snacking on Deer Marks Maturation

Colossal Biosciences has brought dire wolves Romulus and Remus to life from ancient DNA, raised with surrogate dog mothers, and they are now about 16 months old with maturation to around age three. They recently fed on their first deer carcass and also catch small prey on Colossal’s 2,000+ acre preserve, illustrating their wolf nature rather than domestication. A female pup named Khaleesi, born Jan. 2025, rounds out the trio. They’re friendly toward staff when fed but remain wild wolves, not pets.

via USA Today|
#ancient-dna#colossal-biosciences#dire-wolves
Dubai unveils a high-tech biovault to safeguard thousands of species
environment2 months ago

Dubai unveils a high-tech biovault to safeguard thousands of species

Colossal Biosciences is building a biovault inside Dubai’s Museum of the Future to store frozen tissue samples from up to 10,000 species, part of a broader biodiversity preservation effort that could also support future revival work. The UAE facility echoes seed vault concepts like the Arctic’s Svalbard and comes alongside other cryopreservation programs, but experts caution that cryobanking alone isn’t a substitute for habitat protection and call for clear governance and regulatory frameworks as it expands globally.

via CNN|
#biovault#colossal-biosciences#conservation
Colossal's Genetically Engineered Animals: Reality or Fiction?
science3 months ago

Colossal's Genetically Engineered Animals: Reality or Fiction?

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.

via The Guardian|
#colossal-biosciences#conservation#de-extinction
Tom Brady Clones His Dog: Costs and Controversies
entertainment5 months ago

Tom Brady Clones His Dog: Costs and Controversies

Tom Brady revealed he cloned his beloved dog Lua, who passed away in 2023, using Colossal Biosciences' technology, costing around $50,000. The process involves somatic cell nuclear transfer, creating an identical genetic copy, though behavioral traits may vary. Cloning pets is controversial, with costs comparable to buying a car, and other celebrities like Paris Hilton and Barbra Streisand have also cloned their pets.

via TODAY.com|
#animal-cloning-technology#colossal-biosciences#dog-cloning
Tom Brady Confirms His Dog Junie Is a Clone of Beloved Pet Lua
entertainment5 months ago

Tom Brady Confirms His Dog Junie Is a Clone of Beloved Pet Lua

Tom Brady revealed his dog Junie is a clone of his late family pet Lua, created by biotech company Colossal Biosciences, which he invested in. The cloning was done using a blood sample collected before Lua's death, offering his family a chance to have a part of their beloved pet again. The companies involved aim to expand cloning services for pets and conservation efforts.

via The Guardian|
#colossal-biosciences#dog-cloning#entertainment
Scientists and startups make strides toward bringing back the dodo bird
science6 months ago

Scientists and startups make strides toward bringing back the dodo bird

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.

via The Guardian|
#colossal-biosciences#conservation#de-extinction