De-Extinction

The dire wolf has been extinct for more than 10,000 years. No longer.

Now two wolves have been brought back from extinction using genetic edits derived from a complete dire wolf genome, reconstructed by Colossal Biosciences from ancient DNA found in fossils dating back 11,500 and 72,000 years.

The company says: “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.”