#TuesdayColumn: That moment when pundits panic as #ColossalBioscience brings the pre-historic #DireWolf back to life after 12'000 years of absence. #deextinction #conservationism #writing
Bigby's Back:
https://wastedwordsweb.wordpress.com/2025/04/15/bigbys-back/
El lobo terrible vuelve con edición genética: esto es lo que hay detrás de la “desextinción” de especies
El lobo terrible vuelve con edición genética: esto es lo que hay detrás de la “desextinción” de especies
Texas, 10 abr (elmundo.cr) – Tras años de investigación científica y desarrollo biotecnológico, la empresa estadounidense Colossal Biociences, anunció el nacimiento de tres [...]
#ColossalBioscience #DesextinciónDeEspecies #LoboTerrible #LobosHuargos #Tendencias
As many have commented on, Colossal Biosciences has claimed to have brought dire wolves back from extinction. It is a gross exaggeration. But I want to acknowledge the great desire to bring back extinct animals in some way. I, for one, would love to see new animals similar to extinct animals. I think of all the kids (and adults) who love dinosaurs. It would be awesome to recreate these ancient animals in some way! It's about discovery and experiencing the full power of the animal kingdom.
This point is not to minimize the many real concerns about the de-extinction effort but to give perspective on why some people would want to try.
#deExtinction
#colossalBioscience
#DireWolves
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David Ruffner