Scientists Genetically Engineer Mice to Resemble Extinct Woolly Mammoth with Thick Hair

Scientists at Colossal Biosciences have engineered mice with thick hair resembling that of woolly mammoths, sporting longer hair and curly whiskers. Colossal pinpointed genetic variations that set woolly mammoths apart from Asian elephants for this endeavor. These modified mice exhibit characteristics that could assist in investigating the genetic connections to the physical attributes of woolly mammoths. An unpublished scientific manuscript regarding the research highlights worries about the mice's cold tolerance, a critical factor for validating the study.