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Scientists Recover RNA From an Extinct Species for the First Time

Tue, 09/19/2023 - 15:56

Gizmodo : Environment

The last known thylacine—the largest marsupial carnivore in recent times—died in Tasmania’s Beaumaris Zoo in 1936.

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Some Neanderthals couldn't smell their own stink, suggests a new study recreating early humans' noses

Fri, 02/03/2023 - 10:48

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A blond child grimaces nose-to-nose with a wax sculpture of a Neanderthal leaning on a stick. — New research suggests Neanderthals couldn't smell some things quite as well as humans.
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‘De-Extinction’ Company Will Try to Bring Back the Dodo

Tue, 01/31/2023 - 09:17

Gizmodo : Environment

Genetic engineering company Colossal Biosciences said Tuesday that it will try to resurrect the extinct dodo bird, and it’s received $150 million in new funding to support its “de-extinction” activities.

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