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It's 12ft tall, covered in feathers and has been extinct for 600 years can the giant moa bird really be resurrected?

OMG science

Is 'de-extinction' here? How gene editing can help endangered species

fromBig Think

Artificial intelligence

The strange history of de-extinction began long before the science

fromHigh Country News

'De-extinction' isn't real, but the conservation questions it raises are - High Country News

Colossal Biosciences claims to have resurrected the dire wolf through gene editing, sparking debate about the legitimacy and ecological value of such efforts.

fromtime.com

Forget Dire Wolves. Here's What We Really Need in the Fight Against Extinction

The so-called de-extinction of dire wolves raises ethical questions and highlights the need for genuine conservation efforts.

fromNature

1 week ago

Science

This company claimed to 'de-extinct' dire wolves. Then the fighting started.

Science

It's 12ft tall, covered in feathers and has been extinct for 600 years can the giant moa bird really be resurrected?

Is 'de-extinction' here? How gene editing can help endangered species

Colossal claims to have resurrected the extinct dire wolf using advanced cloning and gene-editing technology.

Artificial intelligence

fromBig Think

The strange history of de-extinction began long before the science

Colossal Bioscience's claim of resurrecting the dire wolf is a significant development in de-extinction discussions.

fromHigh Country News

OMG science

'De-extinction' isn't real, but the conservation questions it raises are - High Country News

fromtime.com

Forget Dire Wolves. Here's What We Really Need in the Fight Against Extinction

The so-called de-extinction of dire wolves raises ethical questions and highlights the need for genuine conservation efforts.

Get ready, Brazil. The 'good mosquitoes' are coming

Engineered mosquitoes are bred to combat diseases like dengue by blocking transmission.

3 weeks ago

The Guardian view on mitochondrial donation: IVF innovation leads to a cautious genetic triumph | Editorial

Eight babies have been born free of a disease linked to mitochondrial mutations thanks to mitochondrial transfer technology, despite some countries banning such procedures.

Science

fromIndependent

3 weeks ago

Luke O'Neill: The babies born with DNA from two mothers and one father - and how it could save their lives

A new method allows for the replacement of faulty DNA, preventing mitochondrial diseases in children.

US news

fromwww.npr.org

3 weeks ago

How a third parent's DNA can prevent an inherited disease

Scientists created 'three-parent' babies to prevent devastating genetic disorders, achieving healthy outcomes in eight children.

fromFuturism

4 weeks ago

Scientists Gene Hack Mice So Their Livers Produce Their Own Ozempic-Like Drug

Scientists gene-hacked mice to produce exenatide, potentially paving the way for human applications in drug production.

Science

fromMail Online

Dire wolves brought back from extinction have already doubled in size

Genetically engineered dire wolves have been created and are growing substantially larger than standard gray wolves.

#biotechnology

Agriculture

Why biology is our most powerful technology

Nature has optimized solutions for survival and adaptation through billions of years of evolution, offering insights for modern biotechnology applications.

fromArs Technica

OMG science

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.

Agriculture

Why biology is our most powerful technology

fromArs Technica

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.

more#biotechnology

fromInverse

'Jurassic World Rebirth' Perfectly Delivers One of Science's Biggest Ethical Dilemmas

Ethical considerations around genetic engineering in Jurassic Park highlight the dangers of resurrecting extinct species.

fromInsideHook

Revisiting the Conference That Shaped Genetic Engineering

The Asilomar conference set a benchmark for scientific dialogue on risk management in genetic engineering.

fromInverse

15 Years Ago, An Underrated Sci-Fi Horror Disturbed Unsuspecting Audiences

If anything, it may have tapped into them a little too well. Splice is brilliant in its barrage of discomfort, rarely allowing its viewers a bit of respite.

Independent films

fromFuturism

Scientists Gene-Hack Spider to Produce Bright-Red Silk

CRISPR-Cas9 can successfully modify spider silk, leading to new potential applications in materials science.

Digital life

fromPsychology Today

fromwww.scientificamerican.com

The Psychology of DIY Biohacking

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

Alternative medicine

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?

"The idea is now hovering before me that man himself can act as a creator, even in living nature." - Jacques Loeb.

OMG science

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

Scientists have successfully begun genetically engineering cane toads in a bid to combat this invasive species.

fromwww.nature.com