This is why, she says, the woolly mice are just one part of the de-extinction goal. Colossal Biosciences, founded in 2021, has also been experimenting directly with Asian elephant cells, ...

Scientists working to bring back the woolly mammoth have created genetically engineered mice that they say have several features of the extinct ice age giant.

Other researchers say the woolly mice are exciting. "I'm pretty skeptical about this, but that mouse is pretty adorable," says Vincent Lynch, a professor of biology at the University at Buffalo.

Other researchers say the woolly mice are exciting. "I'm pretty skeptical about this, but that mouse is pretty adorable," says Vincent Lynch, a professor of biology at the University at Buffalo.

Sign in. Subscribe. Biotechnology and health. De-extinction scientists say these gene-edited ‘woolly mice’ are a step toward woolly mammoths. The animals, ...

Colossal says that it could de-extinct additional species before 2028 if current progress continues. They also work on artificial wombs and have collaborations with 17 universities globally.