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Tasmanian tiger

Coverage of Tasmanian tiger in the Nexus archive.

Earliest in view: Apr 30 · 12:00 UTCMost recent: Apr 30 · 12:00 UTC
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Colossalorganization1Dallasplace1Peter Thielperson1CIAorganization1woolly mammothtopic1dire wolftopic1gray wolvestopic1
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  • TECHNOLOGYApr 30 · 12:00 UTCTHE VERGE
    Is this ‘de-extinction’ project actually onto something?

    Dallas-based biotech startup Colossal, backed by venture capitalists, the CIA, and Peter Thiel, is pursuing de-extinction projects for animals like the woolly mammoth and dire wolf. However, the company uses genetic modifications in existing species rather than ancient DNA, as seen in their 2025 'dire wolves' created by splicing gray wolves with specific traits.

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