Colossal
Coverage of Colossal in the Nexus archive.
- Scientists find woolly mammoth DNA while digging through squirrel faeces
Scientists discovered ancient DNA from woolly mammoths and other animals in frozen squirrel faeces in Canada's Yukon territory. The DNA, aged 3,000 to 700,000 years, was found in sealed-off burrows and includes genetic material from wolves. The US company Colossal aims to 'de-extinct' woolly mammoths.
- Artificial Womb for Growing Mammals Is at 'One-Yard Line', Says Colossal CEO
Colossal, a de-extinction startup, has built an artificial womb capable of supporting mammal development and is nearly complete. The company's CEO made the announcement, indicating significant progress. This breakthrough could have major implications for the field of de-extinction and biology.
- Chickens without eggs? De-extinction company creates artificial egg.
Colossal, a biotech startup, has created an artificial eggshell that allows chicken development to occur without the shell, potentially aiding in de-extinction efforts and solving research problems. The company's goal is to reverse the extinction of species, including avian species. This breakthrough may have significant implications for scientific research and conservation.
- Is this ‘de-extinction’ project actually onto something?
Dallas-based biotech startup Colossal, backed by venture capitalists, the CIA, and Peter Thiel, is pursuing de-extinction projects for animals like the woolly mammoth and dire wolf. However, the company uses genetic modifications in existing species rather than ancient DNA, as seen in their 2025 'dire wolves' created by splicing gray wolves with specific traits.