The scientific challenges of de-extinction by Dr James Williams

In the realm of scientific innovation, few endeavours capture the imagination quite like the quest to bring extinct species back to life. Among the most iconic of these lost creatures is the woolly mammoth, a symbol of the Ice Age that roamed the Earth thousands of years ago. Recently, the scientific community has made headlines with the creation of a "woolly mouse," a genetically engineered rodent with traits reminiscent of the mammoth. This development, while fascinating, also brings to light the myriad challenges and ethical dilemmas associated with de-extinction.