Colossal Biosciences
Coverage of Colossal Biosciences in the Nexus archive.
- Hiltzik: Are dodos and mammoths coming back from extinction? Don't count on it
Colossal Biosciences claims to be working on reviving extinct species like dodos and mammoths, but according to this analysis, they are not close to achieving this goal. The article expresses skepticism about the company's claims and timeline for de-extinction technology.
- Colossal Biosciences engineers synthetic eggs
Colossal Biosciences announced the development of a synthetic egg device that successfully hatched 24 chicks, marking progress toward the company's goal of resurrecting extinct species like dodos and moas. The technology uses ex-vitro reproduction to mature fertilized eggs in a controlled lab environment rather than relying on individual surrogates. The company plans to share the technology with conservationists and research labs, though the process has not yet been peer reviewed.
- Texas company hatches live chicks from artificial eggs in breakthrough that could revive the dodo: report
A Texas-based company, Colossal Biosciences, has successfully hatched live chicks from artificial eggs, a breakthrough that could help revive extinct birds like the dodo and giant moa. The company created a reusable titanium egg lined with a bioengineered membrane to achieve this feat. This technology could improve hatch rates for endangered birds and support efforts to bring back extinct species.
- A de-extinction company has hatched live chicks from an artificial eggshell
A biotech company called Colossal Biosciences has successfully hatched live chicks from an artificial eggshell, a development that could potentially be used to bring back extinct species. The company's CEO, Ben Lamm, believes this technology could one day be used to genetically engineer birds to resemble the extinct South Island giant moa. However, independent scientists have expressed mixed reviews about the technology and its potential for de-extinction.
- Colossal claims an artificial eggshell will help it bring back the moa
Colossal Biosciences claims it has developed artificial eggshells to replicate moa eggs as part of efforts to resurrect the extinct bird. Independent experts argue this advancement is insufficient for successfully bringing back the species.
- To revive an extinct bird, you first need an artificial egg
Colossal Biosciences, a Texas company, is working to revive extinct species by creating artificial eggs, which could potentially bring back birds like the dodo. The company's efforts involve creating necessary components for revival, such as artificial eggs. This breakthrough has potential implications for species revival.
- Could this synthetic egg bring back extinct birds? Researchers urge caution
Colossal Biosciences has developed a synthetic egg with potential for de-extinction and conservation of extinct birds. The company claims this artificial egg could bring back extinct bird species. Researchers are urging caution with this technology.
- Colossal Biosciences reveals new species for "de-extinction": the bluebuck
Colossal Biosciences aims to de-extinct the bluebuck, a South African antelope extinct since the 18th century, as part of its sixth de-extinction project. The company claims to have mapped bluebuck DNA and is in the final genomic editing phase, targeting a 2028 birth via surrogate. Critics question the ecological risks and authenticity of past projects like dire wolves.