Texas Standard5 天
The woolly mouse: A fluffy new species created from mammoth DNA
We will discover new tools, new ways that we can help species that are still alive but in danger of becoming extinct.” ...
The Asian elephant population in Cambodia is more robust than previously thought, a study finds
A genetic study of Asian elephants in northern Cambodia reveals a larger and more robust population than previously thought, ...
Smithsonian Magazine on MSN25 天
Biotech Company Creates ‘Woolly Mouse’ as a Step in Its Quest to Resurrect Woolly ...
Colossal Biosciences leaders say the fluffy, golden-haired mice help validate their technique to “de-extinct” species, but ...
The Dilemma of De-extinction: Woolly Mammoths and Conservation Efforts
Each mouse underwent modifications to exhibit features reminiscent of woolly mammoths, such as an abundance of fluffy fur and an altered fat metabolism, potentially allowing them to adapt better to ...
Elephant population bigger than expected
A genetic study of Asian elephants in north reveals a larger and more robust population than previously thought, raising hopes the endangered species could slowly recover.
Phys.org on MSN19 天
Woolly mice are a first step to resurrecting mammoths, but there’s a very long way to go
It will take a lot more genetic science than a few tweaks to hair length to make a mammoth from its closest living relative, ...
De-Extinction Company Reveals Genetically Engineered ‘Woolly Mouse’
The little rodents' genes were edited to exhibit traits associated with a woolly mammoth genome—including fluffy, dirty-blonde fur.
Why woolly mice won’t bring back mammoths or save endangered species
US company Colossal Biosciences has announced the creation of a “woolly mouse” — a laboratory mouse with a series of genetic ...
Asian elephant centre in Coimbatore aims to tackle human-elephant conflict
The Asian Elephant Conservation Research Centre in Coimbatore aims to address human-elephant conflicts through research and ...