Woolly mammoth DNA has been sequenced by scientists from DNA extracted from frozen soft-tissue remains.
The DNA of the woolly mammoth is a 99.6 percent match with the Asian elephant, which bolsters the confidence of Colossal, a de-extinction company, in achieving its goal.
Scientists have identified key differences between these extinct animals and elephants by analyzing the genomes of woolly mammoths from fossils.
They have pinpointed 60 genes that are believed to be crucial to the distinctive traits of mammoths, such as their hair, fat, and unique characteristics.
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“A New Company With a Wild Mission: Bring Back the Woolly Mammoth – The New York Times”. Accessed June 25, 2023. Link.