Thirteen thousand years ago, dire wolves, the supersized, majestic canines made popular by HBO’s “Game of Thrones” series, went extinct. But thanks to modern technology, they’re now alive and well. Or so says Colossal Biosciences, the biotech company responsible for the groundbreaking achievement.
The firm claims that ancient DNA and genetic engineering are what’s behind this technological breakthrough. Now three puppies — Romulus, Remus, and Khaleesi, who were born via surrogacy by a generic gray wolf — are capturing the world’s attention.
Should we be excited or skeptical?
Glenn Beck says we should be quaking in our boots — but not because giant wolves might prowl the streets. It’s who’s funding Colossal Biosciences that should scare us.
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