Mammoth Restoration Company Successfully Born a Woolly Mouse
Mar 05, 2025
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According to the British media Daily Mail, an American biotechnology company, Colossal Biosciences' research team has created a genetically modified furry mouse using mammoth DNA.
Colossal Bioscience, which attempts mammoth restoration through genetic modification of Asian elephants, explained that it has succeeded in making mammoth-like hairs appear in mice.
The research team genetically modified mice's fertilized eggs or embryonic stem cells and injected them into the embryos, and then transplanted them into surrogate mothers.
The research team transformed eight key genes to modify the color, texture, length, and pattern of fur.
This gave birth to long-haired mice and golden-brown-haired mice.
The team's chief scientific officer, Dr. Beth Shapiro, said "The birth of this rat proves that our anti-extinction research is successful.'
This article was translated by Naver AI translator.
