Colossal Creates First Dire Wolf Pups Using Ancient DNA
Colossal Biosciences has announced the birth of three dire wolf pups, engineered using ancient DNA, cloning, and gene-editing techniques. By modifying the genes of the gray wolf, its closest living relative, scientists created a hybrid that closely resembles the extinct dire wolf. “Our team took DNA from a 13,000-year-old tooth and a 72,000-year-old skull and made healthy dire wolf puppies,” said CEO Ben Lamm. “This milestone proves our de-extinction technology works.” Best known for efforts to revive the mammoth, dodo, and Tasmanian tiger, Colossal revealed this as its first public success with dire wolves.
Colossal Creates First Dire Wolf Pups Using Ancient DNA