Scientists Make Strides in Reviving the Extinct Tasmanian Tiger

Scientists Make Strides in Reviving the Extinct Tasmanian Tiger
Researchers have made significant progress in reviving the extinct Tasmanian tiger, or thylacine, using genome sequencing from a newly discovered specimen in a Melbourne museum. The preserved head contained long RNA molecules vital for reconstructing the thylacine's genome. Colossal, a Texas-based biotech firm, is spearheading this de-extinction effort, which aims to create a living thylacine within a few years. Critics raise ethical concerns about prioritizing extinct species over living ones, while the project continues to attract global attention and funding for its ambitious goals.