Colossal Biosciences has disclosed significant technical progress in its ongoing project to revive the extinct dodo. The scientific initiative involves utilizing advanced gene-editing techniques to integrate specific biological characteristics of the dodo into the cellular structure of the Nicobar pigeon, which is recognized as the bird's nearest extant relative. This development marks a notable step in the company's broader mission to apply de-extinction technology to species that have vanished from the planet. While the process remains in the experimental stages, the firm continues to refine its genetic engineering methods to bridge the evolutionary gap between the two species.
Source : The Japan Times
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