Sabrina Imbler has a good piece at Defector today, on the continuing saga of the dire wolves that never were, and will almost certainly never be.
A startup made a claim that they knew would get headlines, and some science writers and editors jumped in for the clicks rather than doing their jobs and asking some pretty obvious questions.
#DireWolf #DeExtinction #journalism
https://defector.com/colossal-biosciences-cant-have-it-both-ways
Jetzt auch als Podcast: Folge #61
https://www.fantastische-wissenschaftlichkeit.de/?p=7531
Wir haben wieder neue seltsame Sinne gefunden, diesmal bei den Erbsen in Martas Garten. 🫛 Kuba berichtet von neuen seltsamen Auswüchsen der Audiowerbung und von der Ausstellung "Origins – Life's Epic Journey" im Kunstkraftwerk. 🦠 Außerdem untersuchen wir, wie man ausgestorbene Tierarten wiederbringen könnte und ob das eine gute Idee wäre. 🦟
#ScienceFiction #Podcast #JurassicPark #DeExtinction #DireWolf #Kunstkraftwerk #Erbsen
#extinction #deextinction #history
"Indeed, prior to the understanding of genetics, there could only be vague speculation upon how biological resurrection might be possible. For example, in 1932, the Hungarian science writer Desiderius Papp imagined another utopian and technologically advanced future wherein there are . . ."
https://bigthink.com/the-past/the-strange-history-of-de-extinction-began-long-before-the-science/
Episode 44: Do direwolves dream of extinct sheep?
Visit the ‘La Brea of the East’ with us. Shay Maden from Gray Fossil Site and Museum tells us about the history and importance of this amazing Tennessean lagerstatten. And, we can’t help but chat about the controversial claims by Colossal Biosciences that they have resurrected the dire wolf.
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Check out:
#ColossalBiosciences #conservation #deExtinction #direWolf #GrayFossilSite
The Art of #DeExtinction: Reanimating #Species We’ve Lost
https://atmos.earth/the-art-of-de-extinction-reanimating-species-weve-lost/
"As with the dire wolf, the rhino experiment is being watched by skeptics. They question whether genetically engineering a northern white rhino is more of an exercise in technological hubris than genuine conservation."
Elena Kazamia for Nautilus: https://nautil.us/the-last-of-their-kind-1204387/
#Longreads #Science #Animals #Rhino #Conservation #Wildlife #DeExtinction #Extinction
'[T]he Romantic idea of nature as an Edenesque space helped justify policies like the forced displacement of indigenous communities to create “protected areas” devoid of human life...
'Without first recognizing the delicate entanglements we have with the world around us, these #conservation strategies are part of the antagonistic approach to #ecology that got us into this mess.'
https://thebaffler.com/latest/de-extinction-rebellion-kim
#extinction #extinctionEvents #deextinction #conservationism #ecosystems @ecology
Noah’s Ark for Species - Ben Lamm on JRE
Ugh, I'm procrastinating putting any actually interesting functionality into my new #emacs #elisp mode #AMA #lisp #deextinction #cognitive #AI
Does #DeExtinction Actually Work?
Trump’s push for “de-extinct” dire wolves is a dangerous distraction from real conservation work. Genetic gimmicks won’t fix the planet—protecting existing species is the only way forward. #DeExtinction #ConservationFail #Trump #SaveOurWildlife www.yahoo.com/news/trump-c...
Trump cabinet official mislead...
#TuesdayColumn: That moment when pundits panic as #ColossalBioscience brings the pre-historic #DireWolf back to life after 12'000 years of absence. #deextinction #conservationism #writing
Bigby's Back:
https://wastedwordsweb.wordpress.com/2025/04/15/bigbys-back/
Imagine dire wolves roaming again? 🦖🌿 Colossal Biosciences is making it a reality, bringing wonder and sparking debate. Even George R.R. Martin is intrigued—could this be the return of Ghost? 🦕 What do you think about bringing back extinct species? #DeExtinction #DireWolf https://venturebeat.com/games/the-wonder-and-controversy-of-bringing-back-the-dire-wolf-from-extinction-colossal-biosciences-interview/
#deExtinction: "The American company #Colossal changed only 14 genes to produce its cute "#direwolf" puppies. Curiously, all 14 are genes with effects on the appearance of animals, being linked to the colour, thickness and length of the fur and the size of the animals.
Is #resurrecting a species now just #cosplaying an extinct animal with a current species? To top it off, George R.R. Martin himself - yes, the author of #GameofThrones - signs the scientific article as well. And he is an investor in the company. He compared the feat to a form of "magic". Only if it's to magically fatten his bank account even more."
I'm a little late on doing a #DystopianReport about Time Magazine's #DeExtinction article, but I figured I'd give my thoughts on the topic. TL;DW: Cool, but we ain't there yet. These are neat wolves! But not dire wolves.
Just skimming the scientific issues, but raises the question: Do genes make a species?
https://www.the-scientist.com/dire-wolf-de-extinction-debate-divides-scientists-72908 #direwolf #genetics #species #extinction #deExtinction
🧬 Colossal Biosciences’ “Dire Wolves”: A Scientific Milestone or Ethical Quandary? 🐺⚖️
Colossal Biosciences has unveiled genetically modified wolf pups, claiming a step towards de-extinction. However, these are not true dire wolves but gray wolves with 20 genetic edits to mimic the extinct species.
Key Concerns Raised:
・🔬 Scientific Validity: The minimal genetic changes question the authenticity of de-extinction claims.
・🐾 Animal Welfare: Ethical implications regarding the well-being of genetically modified animals.
・🌍 Conservation Impact: Potential diversion of resources from preserving existing endangered species.
・💰 Motivations: Skepticism about whether such projects prioritize scientific advancement or profit and spectacle.
The debate continues: Are we pushing the boundaries of science responsibly, or are we venturing into ethically gray areas for the sake of novelty?
🔗 https://www.vox.com/future-perfect/407781/dire-wolves-deextinction-colossal-biosciences
#DeExtinction #BioEthics #Conservation #GeneticEngineering #ScienceDebate
#Schattenwolf #Wiederbelebung (#deextinction #direwolf )
Davor die Mammut-Wollmäuse.
Die meinen es ernst! Der renommierte Harvard Professor George Church, Mitbegründer von Colossal Bioscience kommt ganz sympathisch, aber irgendwie doch nicht überzeugend rüber.
Warum?
The Daily Show wieder.
Klarer geht es kaum zu zeigen, wie Intellekt abdriftet.
Meet the Scientists Bringing Back the Woolly Mammoth to Fight Climate Change | The Daily Show
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z_CoMShIaV4&t=10
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/George_Church_%28geneticist%29?wprov=sfla1
