Genetic Engineering

Dodo once roamed freely through Mauritius, where it faced no natural predators. Its decline began with hunting and was accelerated by European expansion.

Robo Pregnancy: China developing world’s first robot that could give birth to a human baby

The technology involves a foetus growing inside an artificial womb. Nutrients would be supplied through a tube during the process.

Scientists aim to bring back New Zealand's extinct 12-foot-tall giant bird after 600-year disappearance

Colossal has previously worked on species like the dire wolf. This time, the challenge is different. Birds lay eggs, which makes the process less straightforward than mammalian IVF.

UK scientists to create Human DNA from scratch in lab to study genome

The project will begin by making parts of a human chromosome, testing them in skin cells. Alongside the scientific work, a parallel study will explore the ethical and social questions tied to lab-made genomes.

Chinese scientists successfully produce healthy mice from two male parents

To carry out the experiment, researchers used sperm from two different strains of mice. One strain was bred in European labs; the other came from wild mice in Thailand.

SKUAST-Kashmir creates India’s first gene-edited sheep using CRISPR

The birth took place at Sher-e-Kashmir University of Agricultural Sciences and Technology (SKUAST-Kashmir). Officials say it is the nation’s first success in editing the genes of livestock.

After de-extinction of dire wolves, Elon Musk wishes to have this prehistoric animal as a pet

Colossal Biosciences was able to successfully breed three wolf pup-like offspring of the extinct dire wolf by genetic engineering, igniting debate and enthusiasm on the possibility of de-extinction and designer species.

Scientists resurrect ice age predator Dire Wolves after 12,500 years of extinction

Colossal Biosciences uses Ice Age remains to bring predators back to life.

Are we closer to reviving mammoths? Scientists create the first-ever woolly mouse with thick fur

Colossal Biosciences announces the creation of the Colossal Woolly Mouse, a genetically engineered mouse with woolly mammoth traits, bringing scientists closer to de-extinction and revival of the woolly mammoth.

Dodo to Great Auk: 10 Extinct Birds Scientists Are Trying to Revive

Explore the fascinating world of extinct birds being revived by scientists. From the dodo to the great auk, discover the species being brought back to life.

Meet 'Polo Super Ponies': World’s first genetically modified horses bred for 'explosive speed' in Argentina

Scientists in Argentina have made history by creating the world's first genetically modified horses, designed to be faster and more agile.

Synthetic biology is set to revolutionise healthcare

From diabetes to cancer to spinal cord injuries, synthetic biology may be the panacea to many ills as it allows scientists to construct biological parts and even organisms

Inside India’s genetic crop battlefield

By resisting GM technology in farming, India risks falling behind the rest of the world on crop yields, shelf life