Scientists at Colossal Biosciences have genetically engineered mice to exhibit long, thick, woolly hair reminiscent of the extinct woolly mammoth.
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00:00Scientists at Colossal Biosciences have genetically engineered mice to exhibit long, thick, woolly
00:06hair reminiscent of the extinct woolly mammoth.
00:10This was achieved by editing seven genes in mouse embryos, resulting in what they call
00:16the, quote, colossal woolly mouse.
00:18While some experts view this as a technological advancement, others question its conservation
00:24noting that it doesn't equate to resurrecting ancient species.