2 days ago · “Rather than true de-extinction, Colossal’s attempts are genetically engineered poor copies at best, passed off as the real deal,” he says.

2 days ago · ‘They didn’t de-extinct anything’: can Colossal’s geneticall­y engineered animals ever be the real thing?

As these remarkable animals continue to grow and thrive on their protected preserve, they serve as ambassadors for a future where genetic engineering becomes a powerful tool for …

The Colossal Biosciences dire wolf project is a project by Colossal Biosciences with the goal of replicating the phenotype of the extinct dire wolf (Aenocyon dirus) by genetic engineering. As …

Apr 8, 2025 · Colossal claimed the genetically engineered pups are the first dire wolves in 10,000 years. Scientists say they are impressive but not an example of “de-extinction.”

Apr 8, 2025 · Did scientists genetically engineer the long-extinct dire wolf, or give gray wolf offspring its features? Ronald Sandler, a professor of philosophy and director of the Ethics …

Apr 9, 2025 · Colossal Biosciences revealed its small pack of genetically modified dire wolves. The company's "de-extinction" plans include the woolly mammoth.