Colossal Biosciences advances woolly mammoth resurrection by creating stem cells from Asian elephants.
Colossal Biosciences, a de-extinction company, has made a breakthrough in creating stem cells from Asian elephants, moving them closer to their goal of resurrecting woolly mammoths. The induced pluripotent stem cells (iPSCs) can be reprogrammed to develop into any other type of cell, opening up possibilities for studying cell development, cell therapy, and drug screening. The iPSCs can also be used to create elephant sperm and eggs in a lab setting, which could benefit conservation efforts.
March 06, 2024
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