Colossal Biosciences Genetically Engineers Dire Wolves

Colossal Biosciences has successfully genetically engineered three wolf pups to resemble extinct dire wolves, using CRISPR technology on gray wolf blood cells and domestic dog surrogates. These pups, aged three to six months, exhibit physical traits like long white hair and muscular jaws, aiming to reach 140 pounds at maturity. However, independent scientists like Vincent Lynch caution that this effort creates superficial resemblances and that dire wolves cannot fulfill their original ecological roles in modern landscapes. Colossal Biosciences also cloned four red wolves to increase genetic diversity in the endangered population, a less invasive technique praised by experts like Bong Go for its conservation potential. Ben Lamm, CEO of Colossal Biosciences, met with the United States — United States Department of the Interior, and Secretary Doug Burgum lauded the scientific progress.