Researchers analyzed ancient RNA from the extinct creatures. Could this be a “steppingstone” in the quest to bring them back?

Just like humans, mammoths had a robust community of microorganisms living on their skin and inside their bodies. Now, for the first time, scientists have identified some of the individual species ...

View post: Nike's Most Iconic Sneaker Is a Rare 25% Off During Its Massive Holiday Gifting Sale Colossal Biosciences aims to rewrite history as they work to resurrect extinct species – and their ...

In just the last several months, de-extinction—bringing back extinct species by recreating them or organisms that resemble them—has moved closer from science fiction to science fact. Colossal ...

"The Mammoth Commeth," blares the cover of The New York Times magazine's latest issue, complete with an image of the long-extinct furry mastodon. "Bringing extinct animals back to life is really ...

Revolutions in geology, archeology, paleontology and related disciplines were changing long-held assumptions about the origin of humankind. Narratives of the rise of “man the hunter” arose in natural ...

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