Critics of de-extinction research hit by mystery smear campaign

 

Vincent Lynch (left) and Nic Rawlence have been targeted by negative articles. Image courtesy of Berlin Communications/Ken Miller

Joel Kontinen

What do evolutionists say about their theory? Some think that it is not true.

"Several researchers who have been critical of Colossal Biosciences’ plans to revive extinct animals say they have been targeted by online articles trying to discredit them

Academics who have questioned the validity of efforts to “de-extinct” animals like the woolly mammoth and the dire wolf have complained of an apparent campaign to discredit them. They believe the attacks are intended to deter criticism of de-extinction projects, a controversial research area attracting considerable attention from the media and investors.

Biotech company Colossal Biosciences has, over several years, announced efforts to recreate animals including the woolly mammoth, thylacine, dire wolf and giant moa bird. All these are extinct, but the company aims to modify the genomes of related creatures still living today to bring them back. Many scientists have said this can only lead to animals with partially modified genomes, not true recreations."

 But can they really recreate those animals?

Source:

Matthew Sparkes 2025 Critics of de-extinction research hit by mystery smear campaign | New Scientist 31 July