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Did scientists really “bring back” the dire wolf? Balint and @Paleontologizing dive into the media frenzy around the so-called "de-extinction" of dire wolves—and why it’s not quite what the headlines claim. They break down what Colossal Biosciences actually did (hint: just a few gene edits in a grey wolf), why it matters, and what was missing from the flashy Time Magazine cover story.

Together they explore:
How dire wolves differ from grey wolves (spoiler: they're not even in the same genus!)
Why calling this "de-extinction" is misleading
What they wish science media had done differently
Ethical and scientific implications of cloning extinct species

This conversation is part cautionary tale, part deep-dive into genetics, communication, and why good science still needs good storytelling.

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