Progress in De-extinction: Woolly Mouse Engineered to Resemble Woolly Mammoth
Scientists have engineered a 'woolly mouse' with traits similar to a woolly mammoth, showing progress in bringing back extinct species. The company aims to bring back woolly mammoths, Tasmanian tigers, and dodos. The mouse has traits like faster-growing, thicker hair and adaptations to the cold.
Key Points
- Scientists have engineered a 'woolly mouse' with traits resembling a woolly mammoth
- The 'woolly mouse' has faster-growing, thicker hair and adaptations to the cold
- The company aims to bring back woolly mammoths, Tasmanian tigers, and dodos
Pros
- Progress in genetic engineering for de-extinction
- Potential to restore endangered species
Cons
- Ethical concerns about playing 'creator' of extinct species
- Environmental impact of reintroducing extinct species