After thousands of years: the extinct animal is on its way back to life with the help of AI

The American company Colossal Biosciences continues its attempt to revive the woolly mammoth using gene editing and artificial intelligence. The target has been postponed to the early 2030s after it became clear that more than 150 genetic modifications will be needed instead of 60. The company has created 38 "woolly mice" as a taste of the direction.

The American company Colossal Biosciences continues its ambitious effort to revive the woolly mammoth, combining CRISPR gene editing technology and artificial intelligence. The original target, presented in 2024, was to show the first mammoth calves within four years, but it has now been postponed to the early 2030s. The reason: instead of about 60 genetic modifications, it turned out that more than 150 will be needed. Researchers use artificial intelligence to identify which genes are responsible for mammoth traits, from the dense fur to the small ears. As a taste of the direction, the company created 38 "woolly mice" that underwent genetic engineering and developed long, dense fur. In parallel, the company is working on projects to revive other extinct species: the dodo, the Tasmanian tiger, and the moa.