Scientist take first step to bringing back mammoth by creating ‘woolly mouse’
Colossal Biosciences, a US start-up aiming to resurrect the woolly mammoth, has announced a significant step forward: the creation of a "woolly mouse." By using DNA and genomics technologies, they've modified mice to exhibit characteristics associated with mammoths, such as longer, thicker hair and a metabolism suited for colder climates. This achievement is seen as a validation of their approach to precision editing and brings them closer to their ultimate goal.
The company believes it's on track to produce a woolly mammoth calf by 2028, using a surrogate elephant mother. Despite skepticism from some experts, Colossal Biosciences has attracted substantial investment, raising US$435 million to date. Prominent investors include Winklevoss Capital Management and celebrities like Paris Hilton, Peter Jackson, and Chris Hemsworth, demonstrating significant interest in the potential of de-extinction technology.
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Colossal Biosciences, a US start-up aiming to resurrect the woolly mammoth, has announced a significant step forward: the creation of a "woolly mouse." By using DNA and genomics technologies, they've modified mice to exhibit characteristics associated with mammoths, such as longer, thicker hair and a metabolism suited for colder climates. This achievement is seen as a validation of their approach to precision editing and brings them closer to their ultimate goal.
The company believes it's on track to produce a woolly mammoth calf by 2028, using a surrogate elephant mother. Despite skepticism from some experts, Colossal Biosciences has attracted substantial investment, raising US$435 million to date. Prominent investors include Winklevoss Capital Management and celebrities like Paris Hilton, Peter Jackson, and Chris Hemsworth, demonstrating significant interest in the potential of de-extinction technology.
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