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Colossal Biosciences Revives Dire Wolf, Sparks Ethical Debate

4/19/2025

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Colossal Biosciences has made headlines by resurrecting the dire wolf, a creature that vanished over 10,000 years ago, through groundbreaking gene-editing technology. Founded by Dr. George Church and Ben Lamm, the company seeks to combat extinction. However, critics voice concerns, noting that these revived wolves closely resemble gray wolves, sparking a heated debate on the ethics of de-extinction.

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Colossal Biosciences has made headlines by resurrecting the dire wolf, a creature that vanished over 10,000 years ago, through groundbreaking gene-editing technology. Founded by Dr. George Church and Ben Lamm, the company seeks to combat extinction. However, critics voice concerns, noting that these revived wolves closely resemble gray wolves, sparking a heated debate on the ethics of de-extinction.