Brian Greenberg<p>🧬 Colossal Biosciences’ “Dire Wolves”: A Scientific Milestone or Ethical Quandary? 🐺⚖️<br>Colossal Biosciences has unveiled genetically modified wolf pups, claiming a step towards de-extinction. However, these are not true dire wolves but gray wolves with 20 genetic edits to mimic the extinct species.</p><p>Key Concerns Raised:<br>・🔬 Scientific Validity: The minimal genetic changes question the authenticity of de-extinction claims.<br>・🐾 Animal Welfare: Ethical implications regarding the well-being of genetically modified animals.<br>・🌍 Conservation Impact: Potential diversion of resources from preserving existing endangered species.<br>・💰 Motivations: Skepticism about whether such projects prioritize scientific advancement or profit and spectacle.</p><p>The debate continues: Are we pushing the boundaries of science responsibly, or are we venturing into ethically gray areas for the sake of novelty?</p><p>🔗 <a href="https://www.vox.com/future-perfect/407781/dire-wolves-deextinction-colossal-biosciences" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" translate="no" target="_blank"><span class="invisible">https://www.</span><span class="ellipsis">vox.com/future-perfect/407781/</span><span class="invisible">dire-wolves-deextinction-colossal-biosciences</span></a><br><a href="https://infosec.exchange/tags/DeExtinction" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>DeExtinction</span></a> <a href="https://infosec.exchange/tags/BioEthics" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>BioEthics</span></a> <a href="https://infosec.exchange/tags/Conservation" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>Conservation</span></a> <a href="https://infosec.exchange/tags/GeneticEngineering" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>GeneticEngineering</span></a> <a href="https://infosec.exchange/tags/ScienceDebate" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>ScienceDebate</span></a></p>