02.06.25|Roni DoriBiotech venture Colossal Biosciences stunned the world in April with the announcement that it had genetically engineered the dire wolf, a species that went extinct 12,500 years ago. But the excitement over the birth of three white puppies was quickly tempered by criticism: skeptics argued this was not a true species revival and warned that such investments could divert attention and resources from the urgent effort to protect existing wildlife. In an exclusive interview, founder Ben Lamm explains how the complex process was achieved, and why he believes it could ultimately benefit the planet.
17.04.25|Shani AshkenaziScientists fear de-extinction buzz could erode real-world conservation efforts and public trust in science.
12.08.24|Asaf AbirHumans have always preferred foods with bright colors, going so far as to add chemicals like arsenic and chromium to enhance the colors of fruits and vegetables in the 19th century. Today’s natural food colorings are a return to the trends of ancient times.
07.04.22|CTechAfter working in the fields of biology and then technology, Tal Wilk-Glazer says it’s fascinating to have them combine in her current role as CEO of Saffron-Tech.
02.01.22|Yafit OvadiaNucleai is looking at the way cells interplay and are interspersed within human tissue to develop precision medicine solutions
06.05.18|Tofi StolerIn February, Ms. Koller left her position as chief computing officer at Google’s biotech company Calico