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Genetic engineering brings back Romulus and Remus, the wolf that disappeared 12,000 years ago

2025-04-07 21:14:48Kosova&Bota SHKRUAR NGA REDAKSIA VOX
Genetic engineering brings back Romulus and Remus, the wolf that disappeared
Extinct wolves are being brought back through genetic modification

Genetic engineering company Colossal Biosciences has achieved a groundbreaking feat by successfully bringing back to life a wolf breed that went extinct 12,000 years ago.

Using advanced genetic engineering techniques, scientists at "Colossal" decoded the genome of the extinct wolf from ancient DNA and edited the genes of modern gray wolves to match it. This process led to the birth of three wolf cubs, Romulus, Remus, and Khaleesi, via surrogate parents.

These cubs exhibit distinctly wild traits, such as wary behavior and howls, and are being closely monitored in a secure wildlife facility to understand the effects of genetic editing.

This achievement is part of Colossal's broader mission to prevent extinction and restore biodiversity. The company is also working on projects to de-extinct other species, including the woolly mammoth and the thylacine (Tasmanian tiger). In addition, Colossal aims to apply its genetic technologies to conserve endangered animals, such as the red and northern wolves, by increasing genetic diversity to combat inbreeding.

While this technological advancement holds promise for conservation and climate sustainability, it also raises ethical concerns about cloning, potential ecological disruption, and animal welfare. "Colossal" argues that its technology offers a vital tool to reverse some of the damage humans have done to the natural world.

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