You've heard of the woolly mammoth. But have you heard of woolly mice? These critters were genetically modified by the Dallas-based biotech company Colossal Biosciences to have the same "woolly" and fat appearance as the ancient mammoths. The mice are a key step in the longer journey to de-extinct the woolly mammoth. NPR's Rob Stein takes us to the lab where it all happened.Interested in more biotech stories? Let us know by dropping a line to [email protected] to every episode of Short Wave sponsor-free and support our work at NPR by signing up for Short Wave+ at plus.npr.org/shortwave.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy
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You're listening to Shortwave from NPR. Hey there, short wavers. Regina Barber here. And today I'm joined by NPR's Rob Stein. Hey, Rob.
Hey, Gina.
Rob, you're usually here to talk about stuff related to health like COVID or CRISPR or organ transplants. But word on the street is today is a little different.
Yep. I'm here this time to talk about little fuzzy squeaky animals.
Okay. Let me guess. Do they like cheese?
How did you know? Yes, indeed. I'm talking about mice. And these aren't just any mice.
Okay.
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