Colossal
: Used to splice ancient DNA traits into modern genomes.
Note: "Colossal" also refers to a 2016 sci-fi film starring Anne Hathaway, where a woman discovers she is mentally linked to a giant monster destroying Seoul. Colossal Biosciences Business Breakdown & Founding Story Colossal
In October 2024, the company launched the Colossal Foundation , a non-profit dedicated to applying these technologies to today's endangered species. They are currently working on a vaccine for a deadly elephant virus (EEHV) and biobanking the "top 100" most imperiled species to ensure their genetic survival. : Used to splice ancient DNA traits into modern genomes
: The company aims to produce mammoth-like Asian elephant embryos by 2026, with the first calves expected by 2028. They are currently working on a vaccine for
: Their spin-off, Form Bio , uses AI to manage the massive datasets required for genomic assembly. The Colossal Foundation
: Developing hardware to grow embryos outside a living host.