Scientists are constantly learning about our history as a species. Sometimes, these new discoveries change everything we ...

You probably know by now that the Neanderthal people lived before and then alongside modern humans in the way, way back. Their DNA and its prevalence in people today is proof that they interacted on a ...

Scientists say they have made a breakthrough in their quest to recreate the Tasmanian tiger, nearly a century after it became extinct. “It’s a big deal. The genome we have for it is even ...

Could a private citizen get hold of a genome and use it to bring an extinct animal back to life? Tracy Walker Could a private citizen get hold of a genome and use it to bring an extinct animal ...

A Tasmanian tiger, declared extinct in 1936, is displayed at the Australian Museum in Sydney (AFP via Getty) Ancient fossil specimens generally only retain short DNA sequences and little to no RNA ...

A century-old find might play a huge role in bringing the extinct Tasmanian Tiger back to life. Researchers at a Melbourne museum couldn't believe their luck when, during their attempts to bring ...

Scientists have assembled the most complete Tasmanian tiger genome to date from a century-old pickled head, providing a full DNA blueprint to potentially bring the extinct species back to life.

The genome of the extinct thylacine has been nearly completely sequenced, de-extinction company Colossal has announced. It says the genome is more than 99.9 per cent complete, with just 45 gaps ...

The team behind an attempt to 'de-extinct' the Tasmanian tiger says it has made a series of significant advancements, including producing a reconstructed thylacine genome that is 99.9 per cent ...

Over two decades ago, a team from the University of Jammu uncovered the giant fossilized skull of an extinct elephant species in India’s Kashmir Valley. The remains were uncovered along with 87 ...

Despite being extinct by the 1680s, visitors can now engage in real-time conversations with a virtual version of the iconic bird through their smart devices. The AI-driven experience allows the ...