Texas company hatches live chicks from artificial eggs in breakthrough that could revive the dodo: report
A Texas company has achieved a significant breakthrough by hatching live chicks from artificial eggs. This innovation could potentially aid in the revival of extinct species such as the dodo and giant moa. The technology involves a reusable titanium egg lined with a bioengineered membrane that mimics natural conditions.
- ▪Colossal Biosciences successfully hatched 26 healthy chickens from artificial eggs.
- ▪The artificial egg technology could improve hatch rates for endangered birds.
- ▪The company plans to conduct further testing using emu and ostrich eggs.
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Companies Texas company hatches live chicks from artificial eggs in breakthrough that could revive the dodo: report The 26 chickens were monitored from embryo to birth inside a device lined with bioengineered membrane By Sophia Compton Fox News Published May 19, 2026 4:10pm EDT Facebook Twitter Threads Flipboard Comments Print Email Add Fox News on Google close Video Texas company hatches chicks from artificial eggs Colossal Biosciences says the breakthrough could one day help revive extinct birds like the dodo and giant moa. (Credit: Colossal Biosciences via YouTube) A Texas-based company has successfully hatched live chicks from artificial eggs for the first time, a breakthrough researchers believe could eventually help revive extinct birds like the dodo and giant moa.
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