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De-extinction of the Tasmanian Tiger takes a major step forwards: Scientists reconstruct the genome of the extinct creature - and it could allow them to resurrect the lost species
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October 17, 2024
It is one of the world's most distinctive extinct animals and can be found on Tasmania 's coat of arms, government logo, and even on the state's licence plates. Now, it might not be long before real Tasmanian Tigers - also known as thylacines - are seen once again. Colossal Biosciences, a US-based startup, has taken a major step towards resurrecting the lost species. The team has successfully reconstructed the animal's genome with 99.99 per cent accuracy. Ben Lamm, CEO of Colossal Biosciences told MailOnline: 'We have not publicly set a date for the thylacine but as our announcement today shows, the team is making significant progress across many of the core research areas.'
Scientists embarked on a quest to return the extinct dodo to its homeland
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January 31, 2023
Colossal Biosciences, a Texas-based start-up company, has just revealed plans to'de-extinct' the dodo, more than 350 years after it was wiped out of Mauritius' island in the 17th century. The company will invest $150 million (£121 million) on the new venture, which will launch in tandem with similar efforts to recover the extinct woolly mammoth and Tasmanian tiger.