I have been following the work of scientists at Colossal Biosciences, who created a genetically engineered mouse dubbed the “woolly mouse” as a step toward their goal of resurrecting the woolly mammoth.
Their work produced a new breed of mouse with several mammoth-like traits.
Then the team used genetic technology to revive an animal even cuter….the dire wolf.
Now, just in time for Halloween week, Colossal Biosciences CEO Ben Lam is announcing a new venture to create real “dogs of war” with a decidedly science-fiction twist: genetically engineered working dogs outfitted with high-tech gear from defense contractor Anduril.
Lamm launched Warhound with Anduril founder Palmer Luckey as a partner, and the company has raised $200 million to develop healthier, more capable canines for military, police, and emergency-response missions.
On Thursday, that idea came out of stealth as Warhound, backed by $200 million in funding from investors including Sequoia, 8VC, Corner Ventures, and In-Q-Tel, a venture firm backed by the CIA and other U.S. intelligence agencies. The round values the company at $1.2 billion....
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