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Colossal Biosciences raises $120M for dodo de-extinction with breakthrough in pigeon primordial germ cells
Colossal Biosciences raised $120M from investors including filmmaker Peter Jackson, bringing total company valuation to $10.3B. The company announced a breakthrough in growing pigeon primordial germ cells in the lab, a critical step toward creating fertile dodo eggs. CEO stated the company expects to produce a living dodo in less than seven years.