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Woolly mouse

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Heard 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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Aug 2026

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What experts have said about Woolly mouse

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  1. The first publicly shown woolly mice involved eight gene edits.

    “The first generation, which is what we showed the public, was 8.”

    Listen at 27:02

    Open the episode · Why We're Living in a Biological Singularity With Ben Lamm | MOONSHOTS Live #297

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