Colossal Biosciences Unveils Ambitious Plan to Revive the Dire Wolf Through Cloning

Colossal Biosciences Unveils Ambitious Plan to Revive the Dire Wolf Through Cloning In a groundbreaking step that pushes the frontiers of genetic science and de-extinction, biotechnology company Colossal Biosciences has announced a bold new initiative to resurrect the dire wolf , a prehistoric predator that last roamed North America over 10,000 years ago. The project, which blends advanced cloning technology with ancient DNA , is being hailed as a remarkable stride toward restoring lost species — and possibly, entire ecosystems. Colossal, already known for its efforts to bring back the woolly mammoth and the dodo, is once again capturing global attention with this ambitious venture. The Science Behind the Resurrection Unlike its modern relatives, dire wolves ( Canis dirus ) are not closely related to today's gray wolves. According to scientists at Colossal, this key difference presents both a challenge and a unique opportunity. Rather than editing the genome of existing wolf ...