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Colossal Biosciences Unveils 'Dire Wolf' Pups, Sparks Controversy

4/15/2025

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Colossal Biosciences, a Texas biotech company, has made headlines by allegedly bringing the dire wolf back to life, unveiling three pups named Romulus, Remus, and Khaleesi. While these adorable creatures showcase some dire wolf characteristics, experts caution they are genetically modified gray wolves. This groundbreaking endeavor sparks intense ethical debates about the essence of "de-extinction."

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Colossal Biosciences, a Texas biotech company, has made headlines by allegedly bringing the dire wolf back to life, unveiling three pups named Romulus, Remus, and Khaleesi. While these adorable creatures showcase some dire wolf characteristics, experts caution they are genetically modified gray wolves. This groundbreaking endeavor sparks intense ethical debates about the essence of "de-extinction."