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Live chicks hatched from artificial eggshell in bid to revive extinct 12-foot bird, biotech company says
A biotech company that aims to resurrect lost creatures said Tuesday it has hatched live chicks in an artificial environment — a development that was met with mixed reviews from scientists and critics of its de-extinction mission.
TL;DR
- Colossal Biosciences hatched 26 chicks using a 3D-printed artificial eggshell structure.
- The technology aims to assist in the de-extinction of species like the giant moa.
- Independent scientists state the artificial eggshell lacks vital natural egg components, questioning its classification.
- The company views the technology as a way to help declining bird populations and potentially revive extinct species.
- Concerns exist regarding the survival of resurrected animals in contemporary environments.