But is ‘de-extinction’ a myth? Despite reports that a lost species has been revived, for many scientists the real challenge is protecting endangered animals.
The wolf brought back from the dead
Jurassic bark: Romulus, Remus and Khaleesi, the new dire wolf cubs, are living in a secret 2,000-acre site in rural America. Glossary
Colossal Biosciences - An American biotechnology and genetic engineering company working to de-extinct several extinct animals.
Deft - Neatly skilful.
Genetic Engineering - A process that uses laboratory-based technologies to alter the DNA makeup of an organism.
DNA - Deoxyribonucleic acid is the material in an organism that carries genetic information.
Paleogeneticist - A geneticist specialising in the study of the past through the analysis of preserved genetic material, or ancient DNA, from the remains of ancient organisms.
Genes - Sections of DNA strands that act as a kind of instruction manual for a human being. There is still a great deal we do not understand about how they work.
Francis Crick Institute - A leading biomedical discovery institute in London, named in honour of the scientist Francis Crick.