World’s First De-Extinction: Scientists Revive the Legendary Dire Wolf
Scientists have successfully revived the extinct dire wolf, marking the world’s first de-extinction. Using DNA extracted from ancient fossils, Colossal Biosciences combined it with grey wolf genetics to create three healthy pups named Romulus, Remus, and Khaleesi, based on the hit show Game of Thrones The dire wolf once roamed North and South America before […]
Dodo Set To Return: New York Scientists Are Using Chickens to Bring Endangered Birds Back to Life
Checkout this crazy chicken footage after it was announced that scientists at NYU Langone are using genetic engineering to help protect endangered birds. By modifying reproductive cells from domestic chickens, researchers can insert DNA from wild bird species, like the red junglefowl, and eventually create offspring with enhanced genetic traits. This technique could help save […]