Return of the huia? Why Māori worldviews must be part of the 'de-extinction' debate

How Colossal Biosciences’ Dire Wolf De-Extinction Advances Conservation Science

Dallas-based biotechnology company Colossal Biosciences announced the successful birth of three healthy dire wolf pups after 12,000 years of extinction.

Return of the huia? Why Māori worldviews must be part of the 'de-extinction' debate

The recent announcement of the resurrection of the dire wolf generated considerable global media attention and widespread scientific criticism.

Return of the huia? Why Māori worldviews must be part of the ‘de-extinction’ debate

A museum specimen of the extinct huia. Wikimedia Commons/Auckland Museum collection, CC BY-SAThe recent announcement of the resurrection of the dire wolf generated considerable global media attention and widespread scientific criticism. But beyond the research questions, there are other issues we must consider – in particular, the lack of Indigenous voices in discussions about de-extinction. It is undeniable that biotechnology company Colossal B…

The Existential Possibilities for Genome Modification of Species : The Hastings Center for Bioethics

In April, news broke that scientists affiliated with Colossal, a biotech startup, had used genome editing and reproductive technology to achieve the “de-extinction” of the dire wolf. A species that last stalked the North American continent about 10,000 years ago had ostensibly been ushered back into existence. The story is a great example of how genome modification raises questions about the existence of species. Meanwhile, a new essay in Scienc…

A biotech firm says its genetic tweaks of a wolf amount to ‘de-extinction.’ What does this mean for living species?

Read the full story at Inside Climate News. Since time immemorial, animal and plant species have performed an evolutionary dance with the environment around them, developing adaptations to respond to shifts in the climate and landscape.  But there is one factor that can permanently halt this ever-changing waltz: extinction.  Now, a U.S.-based biotechnology company is … Continue reading A biotech firm says its genetic tweaks of a wolf amount to ‘…

Colossal Biosciences and the Future of De-extinction

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