Woolly mammoths are at the forefront of controversial de-extinction efforts, writes Rebecca Woods in a commentary.

In just the last several months, de-extinction—bringing back extinct species by recreating them or organisms that resemble ...

Scientists are using ancient DNA and gene editing to bring back woolly mammoths—possibly by 2028. This controversial project could reshape extinction, conservation, and even ecosystems. [woolly ...

Scientists created transgenic mice with woolly mammoth–like traits. But does it really bring us closer to bringing back woolly mammoths?

US company Colossal Biosciences has announced the creation of a “woolly mouse” — a laboratory mouse with a series of genetic modifications that lead to a woolly coat.

March 8, 2025: Our weekly roundup of the latest science in the news, as well as a few fascinating articles to keep you entertained over the weekend.

Tiny lab mice just got a mammoth-sized upgrade — genetic tweaks have given them thick, woolly fur, bringing science one step closer to reviving traits of extinct species.

Emily Roycroft receives funding from the Australian Research Council, the L'Oréal-UNESCO For Women in Science Programme, and the Australian Academy of Science. US company Colossal Biosciences has ...

Although the prospect of an elephant with woolly mammoth characteristics may still be a distant goal, the current work with mice is an essential early milestone.

Scientists trying to bring back the woolly mammoth create a woolly mouse Biotech company Colossal Biosciences unveiled plans in 2021 to revive the woolly mammoth - and later the dodo bird.

Colossal Biosciences unveiled a genetically modified "wooly mouse" which shares several traits with the long extinct wooly mammoth ...

Scientists endeavoring to “de-extinct” woolly mammoths through genetic modification have taken a meaningful step toward achieving their goal.