Woolly mouse
TopicHeard in 1 episode across 1 show since Aug 2026
The woolly mouse refers to a variety of genetically modified laboratory mice created in 2024 by Colossal Biosciences as a proof-of-concept for the de-extinction of the woolly mammoth. These mice are engineered with mammoth-inspired traits, including dense woolly coats, altered metabolism, and other genetic modifications aimed at cold tolerance.
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The first publicly shown woolly mice involved eight gene edits.
“The first generation, which is what we showed the public, was 8.”
Open the episode · Why We're Living in a Biological Singularity With Ben Lamm | MOONSHOTS Live #297Listen at 27:02
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