🐺🧬 The dire wolf has been extinct for over 10,000 years. These two wolves were brought back from extinction using genetic edits derived from a complete dire wolf genome, meticulously reconstructed by Colossal from ancient DNA found in fossils dating back 11,500 and 72,000 years. This moment marks not only a milestone for us as a company but also a leap forward for science, conservation, and humanity. From the beginning, our goal has been clear: “To revolutionize history and be the first company to use CRISPR technology successfully in the de-extinction of previously lost species.” By achieving this, we continue to push forward our broader mission on—accepting humanity’s duty to restore Earth to a healthier state.

📝 Nama Deezos:

"I’ve been following that kind of thing for a while, it’s essentially a process of activating certain genes in a close relative to the extinct creature to get the offspring to resemble it, and then they hope through continued genetic sequencing they can get it to act in a manner fitting of the extinct animal

So by all means, all results now are just modern animals that superficially resemble the extinct creature, though the technology and research is an important stepping stone in potentially keeping endangered species alive

So unless we miraculously find a flawlessly preserved mammoth in a bog somewhere with all sperm and shit intact, no extinct creature can genuinely be brought back, but it can get very very close, eventually.

At least with the thylacine there’s a preserved baby in formaldehyde, and we’ve uncovered a handful of very well preserved mammoth specimens, some with liquid blood. Something like a dodo though would be a total bitch to recreate since the closest living relative looks nothing like it lol"

https://vxtwitter.com/colossal/status/1909247817672957959/video/2