To revive an extinct bird, you first need an artificial egg
Colossal Biosciences is developing artificial eggs to aid in the revival of extinct birds like the dodo and the giant moa. The company has successfully hatched healthy chicken chicks using these artificial eggs, demonstrating their viability. However, the project has sparked ethical debates regarding the implications of de-extinction and the potential consequences for ecosystems.
- ▪Colossal Biosciences has created a 3D-printed artificial egg to support the development of extinct bird embryos.
- ▪The company has successfully hatched healthy chicken chicks from these artificial eggs, proving their effectiveness.
- ▪Colossal aims to recreate the dodo and giant moa using gene-edited cells from their closest living relatives.
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NPR Science LISTEN & FOLLOW NPR App Apple Podcasts Spotify Amazon Music iHeart Radio YouTube Music RSS link Science To revive an extinct bird, you first need an artificial egg May 19, 20268:00 AM ET Rob Stein A Colossal Biosciences worker performs a wellness check on an artificial egg. Colossal Biosciences hide caption toggle caption Colossal Biosciences Trevor Snyder pulls open an incubator and gently lifts out a device that looks like a high-tech coffee pod. It's black, with a honeycomb bottom. A clear flat top reveals what's inside.
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