Colossal Biosciences reconstructs 99.9% of Tasmanian tiger's genome for potential resurrection using fat-tailed dunnart.

Colossal Biosciences has announced significant advancements in efforts to resurrect the extinct Tasmanian tiger (thylacine), which vanished in 1936. The company achieved a nearly complete genome reconstruction with 99.9% accuracy, using DNA from well-preserved specimens. They aim to edit the genome of the fat-tailed dunnart, the thylacine's closest relative, to create viable embryos. While promising, the initiative faces skepticism regarding its feasibility and funding priorities.