Scientists Bring Back Dire Wolf DNA After 13,000 Years
The dire wolf, long thought to be a creature of ancient past—and popular fantasy—has made a stunning return, thanks to a groundbreaking scientific effort in the United States. Using advanced genetic engineering, researchers have successfully created three wolf pups with the genetic markers of dire wolves, a species that went extinct around 13,000 years ago. The pups, named Romulus, Remus, and Khaleesi, are being celebrated as the world’s first example of “de-extinction.” The achievement comes from Colossal Biosciences, a company … Read more
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