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Colossal CEO Ben Lamm says humanity has a 'moral obligation' to pursue de-extinction tech | TechCrunch

Colossal aims to use genetic editing for de-extinction, seeking to revive species like the woolly mammoth while emphasizing ethical responsibility.

fromInsideHook

Have Scientists Created Hybrids of Mice and Mammoths?

Colossal's latest project involves gene-edited mice simulating wooly mammoth traits, raising questions about de-extinction efforts.

"Wooly mice" a test run for mammoth gene editing

The focus on gene editing highlights the potential for developing mammoth-like traits through advancements in genetic technology without directly hybridizing species.

fromwww.scientificamerican.com

Company Seeking to Resurrect the Woolly Mammoth Creates a 'Woolly Mouse'

Colossal Biosciences introduces lab-created woolly mice as a step toward reviving extinct species, emphasizing genetic engineering's role in enhancing resilience against climate change.

fromTheregister

Scientists create 'woolly mouse' in genetic experiment

Scientists have created a genetically modified "woolly" mouse, advancing efforts to revive woolly mammoths through genetic engineering techniques.

fromFast Company

Colossal says creating woolly mice is a 'validation step' for de-extinction and could help eradicate diseases

Colossal Biosciences achieved a milestone by genetically engineering woolly mice, marking a significant step towards woolly mammoth de-extinction.

NYC startup

fromTechCrunch

Colossal CEO Ben Lamm says humanity has a 'moral obligation' to pursue de-extinction tech | TechCrunch

Colossal aims to use genetic editing for de-extinction, seeking to revive species like the woolly mammoth while emphasizing ethical responsibility.

fromInsideHook

Have Scientists Created Hybrids of Mice and Mammoths?

Colossal's latest project involves gene-edited mice simulating wooly mammoth traits, raising questions about de-extinction efforts.

"Wooly mice" a test run for mammoth gene editing

The focus on gene editing highlights the potential for developing mammoth-like traits through advancements in genetic technology without directly hybridizing species.

fromwww.scientificamerican.com

Company Seeking to Resurrect the Woolly Mammoth Creates a 'Woolly Mouse'

Colossal Biosciences introduces lab-created woolly mice as a step toward reviving extinct species, emphasizing genetic engineering's role in enhancing resilience against climate change.

fromTheregister

Scientists create 'woolly mouse' in genetic experiment

Scientists have created a genetically modified "woolly" mouse, advancing efforts to revive woolly mammoths through genetic engineering techniques.

The Psychology of DIY Biohacking

The DIY biohack movement empowers individuals to engineer genes and experiment privately, revealing both potential benefits and risks.

#biotechnology

SF food

Gene-edited non-browning banana could cut food waste, scientists say

The genetically engineered non-browning banana offers a new solution to food waste by extending shelf life and resilience during transport.

3 weeks ago

Genetic-engineered bacteria break down industrial contaminants

Researchers have engineered a single bacterial strain capable of degrading multiple industrial contaminants using genes from diverse bacterial species.

Strong, flexible 'nylon' made by engineered bacteria for the first time

Researchers have created genetically engineered microbes that produce nylon-like plastics, offering a potential solution to plastic waste.

Medicine

fromwww.nytimes.com

Surgeons Transplant Engineered Pig Kidney Into Fourth Patient

Successful genetically modified pig kidney transplant performed on a 66-year-old man raises hopes for addressing organ shortages.

SF food

Gene-edited non-browning banana could cut food waste, scientists say

The genetically engineered non-browning banana offers a new solution to food waste by extending shelf life and resilience during transport.

3 weeks ago

Genetic-engineered bacteria break down industrial contaminants

Researchers have engineered a single bacterial strain capable of degrading multiple industrial contaminants using genes from diverse bacterial species.

Strong, flexible 'nylon' made by engineered bacteria for the first time

Researchers have created genetically engineered microbes that produce nylon-like plastics, offering a potential solution to plastic waste.

Medicine

fromwww.nytimes.com

fromwww.scientificamerican.com

Surgeons Transplant Engineered Pig Kidney Into Fourth Patient

Successful genetically modified pig kidney transplant performed on a 66-year-old man raises hopes for addressing organ shortages.

more#biotechnology

Alternative medicine

3 weeks ago

These Fish and Flies Are Engineered to Break Down Mercury

Genetic engineering of fish and insects can reduce mercury levels, potentially purifying the food chain.

The big idea: will we ever make life in the lab?

Synthetic biology aims to create life, though true creation from nonliving components remains unachieved.

#crispr-cas9

Artificial intelligence

fromwww.nature.com

Custom CRISPRCas9 PAM variants via scalable engineering and machine learning

Combining machine learning with high-throughput protein engineering improves Cas9 enzyme customization for genome editing, reducing off-target risks.

OMG science

Scientists have birthed a super cannibal' that never grows up. Could it be key to combating Australia's cane toad menace?

Artificial intelligence

fromwww.nature.com

Custom CRISPRCas9 PAM variants via scalable engineering and machine learning

Combining machine learning with high-throughput protein engineering improves Cas9 enzyme customization for genome editing, reducing off-target risks.

OMG science

Scientists have birthed a super cannibal' that never grows up. Could it be key to combating Australia's cane toad menace?

more#crispr-cas9

A toolkit for seeing how the fly brain's visual system works

The study identifies and classifies around 53,000 neurons into 732 distinct types, offering unprecedented insight into the complexity of the Drosophila visual system.

Vue

Daily briefing: Iguanas from the Americas might have rafted to Fiji

Iguanas likely rafted 8,000 km across the Pacific from the Americas to Fiji, showcasing their remarkable endurance.

Daily briefing: US scientists rise up against Trump's efforts to dismantle federal science

Scientists protest against Trump administration policies affecting science funding and inclusivity.

Colossal Biosciences reveals genetically edited 'woolly mice' aiming to revive woolly mammoths.

US news

fromBoston.com

Scientists genetically engineer mice with thick hair like the extinct woolly mammoth

Colossal Biosciences is engineering living animals to mimic extinct species traits, like the woolly mammoth, utilizing advanced genetic editing techniques.

50 years after a seminal conference, big questions about biotechnology remain

The 1975 Asilomar conference highlighted the excitement and ethical concerns surrounding genetic engineering, a pivotal moment in biology's history.

Privacy professionals

fromBusiness Matters

Josie Zayner: The Perils of Unregulated Biohacking

Josie Zayner's self-experimentation raises significant ethical and safety concerns in biohacking, highlighting the risks of unregulated genetic engineering.

Digital life

fromwww.npr.org

50 years after a seminal conference, big questions about biotechnology remain

The 1975 Asilomar conference highlighted the excitement and ethical concerns surrounding genetic engineering, a pivotal moment in biology's history.

Privacy professionals

fromBusiness Matters

Josie Zayner: The Perils of Unregulated Biohacking

Josie Zayner's self-experimentation raises significant ethical and safety concerns in biohacking, highlighting the risks of unregulated genetic engineering.

Scientists have created a banana that 'stays fresh after opening'

Scientists have developed non-browning bananas, maintaining freshness for longer, revolutionizing fruit salads and reducing waste.

Gene editing allows bananas to stay fresh longer, offering new opportunities for markets.

NYC startup

fromWIRED

Your Next Pet Could Be a Glowing Rabbit

The Los Angeles Project seeks to genetically engineer pets like glow-in-the-dark rabbits and hypoallergenic dogs, guided by biohacker Josie Zayner.

Miscellaneous

fromstupidDOPE

Jurassic World: Rebirth Drops First Trailer, Promising New Dinosaurs and High-Stakes Action | stupidDOPE

Jurassic World: Rebirth reinvents the franchise with a thrilling narrative focusing on survival, genetic breakthroughs, and intense new dinosaur threats.

Medicine

fromwww.nytimes.com

F.D.A. Approves Studies of Pig Organ Transplants for Kidney Patients

FDA approves clinical trials for organ transplants from genetically modified pigs, marking a significant advancement in cross-species transplantation.

fromMail Online

4 months ago

Mouse with two FATHERS could pave way for gay men to have kids

Researchers successfully bred mice using genetic material from two male parents, marking a significant advancement in reproductive technology.