Going Viral: $1B Startup Aims to Revive Extinct Dodo

Colossal Biosciences, co-founded by George Church, aims to revive extinct species like the woolly mammoth and dodo using CRISPR and other technologies. The company focuses on biodiversity conservation and has raised significant funds, including $150 million for its projects. It also spun off a computational biology platform, Foreign Bio, raising $30 million. Despite public skepticism, the company emphasizes the broader applications of its technologies for human healthcare and conservation. They welcome scientific feedback to ensure transparency and effectiveness.

What is the main goal of Colossal Biosciences as mentioned in the text?

How does the company plan to use CRISPR and other gene editing tools?

In what ways does the company plan to contribute to conservation efforts?

What is the significance of the $150 million mentioned in the text?

What are some of the concerns raised by paleo geneticists regarding de-extinction?