Scientists Furious: Company Claims It ‘De-Extincted’ Dire Wolves But They’re Just Fake

Researchers Criticized Colossal for Misleading the Public About De-Extinction

Prominent researchers took to Twitter and published open letters, blasting Colossal for misrepresenting genetic engineering as true de-extinction. Science blogs like RealClearScience called the campaign “a masterclass in misleading marketing.” Many scientists argued that confusing the public about what’s possible threatens trust in legitimate genetic research and sets unrealistic expectations for the field.