Colossal Biosciences has taken significant steps towards de-extinction by editing gray wolves' genes to replicate key features of the extinct dire wolf. Following DNA retrieval from fossils, the company created embryos that resulted in three wolves, showcasing traits unique to dire wolves. The achievement is described as a functional replication of an extinct species, and while these animals will live in a controlled environment, the technology opens pathways for conserving other endangered species. This milestone underscores the potential of genetic engineering in species revival efforts.
Colossal Biosciences has successfully created embryos of gray wolves with dire wolf traits through gene editing, marking a significant step in the de-extinction movement.
Beth Shapiro emphasized that the pups symbolize the first successful case of de-extinction, presenting functional copies of a long-extinct species.
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