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Scientists Aim to Revive Dodo with Chicken DNA

2/22/2025

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Scientists at NYU Langone are embarking on a groundbreaking journey to resurrect extinct species, like the dodo, using chickens. By infusing domestic chickens with DNA from wild red junglefowl, they aim to produce offspring that embody wild traits. This innovative approach could also bolster genetic resistance in endangered birds, with the first modified chickens anticipated in just five years.

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Scientists at NYU Langone are embarking on a groundbreaking journey to resurrect extinct species, like the dodo, using chickens. By infusing domestic chickens with DNA from wild red junglefowl, they aim to produce offspring that embody wild traits. This innovative approach could also bolster genetic resistance in endangered birds, with the first modified chickens anticipated in just five years.