Colossal Biosciences Advances Artificial Womb Technology After Dire Wolf De-Extinction
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Jason Maxey
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Summary
Science start-up Colossal, known for its de-extinction efforts like bringing back dire wolves, is now pioneering artificial womb technology to "productionize" animal reproduction. The article explores how this technology could eliminate the need for eggs or natural wombs, potentially revolutionizing conservation efforts for endangered species like the northern white rhino, of which only two remain on Earth. Colossal's work sits at the intersection of genetic engineering, reproductive technology, and conservation biology, with the company already valued at billions.
Key quotes
· 3 pulledIn many ways, the last two northern white rhinos on Earth spend their days as if they were not the last two northern white rhinos on Earth.
They lumber majestically along a dun and dusty landscape, as their ancestors have done for millions of years.
Science start-up Colossal is on a mission to make animals 'productionized' — getting rid of the need for eggs or wombs.
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