Scientists revive dire wolf, marking first ‘de-extinction’

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  • Title: Scientists revive dire wolf, marking first ‘de-extinction’
  • Date: 8th April 2025
  • Summary: Scientists revive dire wolf, marking first ‘de-extinction’ RESTRICTION: USERS MUST CREDIT “COLOSSAL BIOSCIENCES” HANDOUT — EDITORIAL USE ONLY — SHOTLIST: USA (RELEASED ON APRIL 7, 2025) (COLOSSAL BIOSCIENCES - RESTRICTED) 1. TWO DIREWOLF PUPS, NAMED AS REMUS AND ROMULUS, SQUEAKING OUT IN OFFICAL'S HANDS SCRIPT In a groundbreaking achievement, a wolf species that disappeared 12,500 years ago, the "dire wolf," has revived by a US-based biotech company, marking the world’s first "de-extinction." Colossal Biosciences, the Texas-based genetic engineering company behind the creation of the colossal woolly mouse, announced the achievement on Monday. Scientists have used ancient DNA, cloning, and gene-editing technology to create three dire wolf pups by altering the genes of a gray wolf, the closest living relative of the extinct species, resulting in a hybrid that closely resembles its prehistoric ancestor.
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