Science Meets Magic | Dire Wolf Brought Back To Life: History, DNA Extraction & More

Science Meets Magic | Dire Wolf Brought Back To Life: History, DNA Extraction & More

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  • Updated Apr 12, 2025 5:00 PM IST

Dire Wolfs, a 12,500 years ago extinct species have been claimed to bought back to life by a U.S. based biotech firm Colossal Biosciences. The ancient DNA cloning and gene-editing technology have been used to alter the genes of gray wolf, the prehistoric dire wolf’s closest living relative. But who are Dire Wolves? The wolf species which has only been known through the fossil records & fantasy drama television 'Game of Thrones' are been reborn. Romulus, Remus, and Khaleesi three fluffy white canines are on for praises from the world, but it still raises critical question about their conservation, breeding and ecological chaos. Dive in to know more.

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