Thylacine gene inserted into mouse embryo

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Some interesting stuff:

It is the first time a gene from any extinct animal has been brought back to life inside another living creature.

However, the researchers, from the University of Melbourne and the University of Texas, say the technology will not lead to the cloning of an entire Tasmanian tiger, or thylacine.

“It’s a nice dream to have, but it’s probably not going to happen,” said Marilyn Renfree, a University of Melbourne zoology professor and a member of the team.

However, the scientists say it may now be possible to reactivate genes taken from many extinct creatures, including dinosaurs and even the predecessors to modern humans, providing new insights into their biology.

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I like the Google ad for the Gene Construction Kit. Heck, we can do this at home!