Opinion: What will be born of the marriage of de-extinction firm Colossal and animal cloning biotech Viagen?
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STAT
发布时间：
2025-11-07 14:00
摘要：
Colossal Biosciences' acquisition of Viagen aims to enhance its de-extinction efforts through advanced cloning techniques. This move raises significant ethical questions regarding animal welfare and the commercial viability of de-extinction. While the merger could lead to technological innovations, the long-term goals and implications of such research remain uncertain. The article emphasizes the need for a critical examination of the motivations behind de-extinction efforts and their potential impact on existing species.
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Colossal's acquisition of Viagen may help the company jump a bit closer to de-extincting some animals.
Animal cloning has more concrete and arguably positive applications than de-extinction.
The merger raises questions about the commercial viability and ethical considerations of de-extinction.
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Colossal Biosciences' acquisition of Viagen aims to enhance its de-extinction efforts through advanced cloning techniques. This move raises significant ethical questions regarding animal welfare and the commercial viability of de-extinction. While the merger could lead to technological innovations, the long-term goals and implications of such research remain uncertain. The article emphasizes the need for a critical examination of the motivations behind de-extinction efforts and their potential impact on existing species.