Colossal Biosciences aims to resurrect extinct species like the woolly mammoth by introducing lab-engineered creatures, starting with the woolly mouse. This rodent features mammoth-like fur and cold-adapted traits, achieved by altering genes based on ancient mammoth DNA. The company's strategy involves using genetic engineering to enhance the resilience of existing species to combat biodiversity loss and climate change. Despite their ambitions, experts express skepticism regarding the ecological risks of rewilding and the complexities of restoring entire ecosystems.
Colossal’s approach is to tweak existing species' DNA to enhance their resilience against climate change, detailing how ancient traits can help modern species survive.
Company co-founder Ben Lamm emphasizes, 'Why leave nature to chance?' underscoring the disruptive potential of technological advancements in restoring biodiversity.
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