Colossal and the US Government Are Creating an Endangered Species ‘BioVault’
The US government is partnering with Colossal Biosciences to create a genetic 'BioVault' for endangered species. The project aims to cryopreserve DNA and tissue samples to aid in future conservation and potential species recovery.
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Represents a significant intersection of private sector biotechnology and federal conservation efforts, despite ongoing political debates over environmental protections.
Courtesy of Colossal Comment Loader Save Story Save this story Comment Loader Save Story Save this story The US government is partnering with Texas-based de-extinction company Colossal Biosciences to build a national repository of genetic material from endangered and threatened species. The effort comes as the Trump administration moves to weaken endangered species protections, including a recent decision to waive them to expand offshore oil and gas drilling.
Balances the report on the scientific partnership with a mention of the current administration's environmental policy stance.
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