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This 13-minute educational video from SciShow examines the controversial claim by Colossal Biosciences that they have successfully de-extinct dire wolves. Explore the scientific reality behind these headlines as host Savannah Geary (they/them) breaks down the actual science involved in de-extinction efforts and evaluates whether the company's claims hold up to scrutiny. Discover the truth about this alleged breakthrough before the dire wolf hype spreads further, with a careful analysis that demystifies the complex science of de-extinction. The video provides a fact-based examination of what's actually possible with current biotechnology and what remains in the realm of science fiction.
