News Summary

Colossal Biosciences, a Texas-based genetics company, has announced that it has successfully “brought back” the dire wolf through genetic engineering. The company has raised $435 million and is valued at $10.2 billion. Three dire wolf pups, Romulus, Remus, and Khaleesi, were created using ancient DNA, cloning, and gene-editing technology. The process involved altering the genes of a gray wolf, the dire wolf’s closest living relative, to create a hybrid genome. However, experts state that these animals are only similar to dire wolves in appearance. The project has sparked discussions on biodiversity and the potential implications of de-extinction.