Leverage Stem Cell and Genome Editing Technologies for De-Extinction
Utilize cutting-edge stem cell and mammalian genome editing techniques to facilitate de-extinction and promote genetic diversity in repopulating ecosystems.
Are we preserving the genomes of critically endangered species to enable future de-extinction?
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Colossal Foundation
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Regenerating degraded environments and designing self-sustaining systems require a unified understanding of ecological dynamics. Our current models fall short in predicting complex interactions—such as feedback loops and stability thresholds—that determine ecosystem behavior.
To close this gap, we need better datasets and models of biodiversity and animal movements, as well as tools to predict and contain invasive species. We also need the ability to experiment with restoration strategies, and validate approaches ranging from rewilding to engineering de-extinction technologies.