Colossal Hatches Healthy Chicks From an Artificial Egg, Setting the Stage for Giant Moa De-Extinction
Colossal Biosciences has successfully hatched chicks from an artificial egg, marking a significant advancement in de-extinction technology. This innovation is aimed at reviving the extinct South Island Giant Moa, a bird that stood nearly 12 feet tall. The artificial egg allows for better observation and genetic manipulation of avian embryos, which could enhance conservation efforts.
- ▪Colossal Biosciences has developed an artificial egg that supports avian embryo development.
- ▪The South Island Giant Moa was hunted to extinction in the mid-15th century and is a focus of Colossal's de-extinction efforts.
- ▪The artificial egg features a 3D-printed lattice shell and a silicone-based membrane for optimal oxygen intake.
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Colossal Biosciences, the company that is bringing de-extinction into the limelight, has broken new ground by hatching chicks from an artificial egg for the first time. This technology, now proven to successfully support the development of avian embryos, is expected to become a vital component of the company’s endeavor to bring back to life a gargantuan extinct bird, the South Island Giant Moa. When designing the artificial egg, Colossal’s scientists needed to consider everything that makes a natural egg the perfect environment for an avian embryo to grow.
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