Ben Lamm
Ben Lamm is a serial entrepreneur and founder of Colossal Biosciences, a biotechnology company focused on de-extinction efforts, including the revival of the woolly mammoth and the dodo. With a background in technology and a passion for conservation, Lamm aims to use advanced genetic techniques to restore extinct species and enhance biodiversity. His company recently completed a substantial funding round to support its ambitious projects, which also include the development of artificial wombs for endangered animals. Lamm is committed to making scientific advancements accessible for conservation purposes, and he hopes to inspire the next generation of scientists.
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Ben Lamm’s Colossal Biosciences shows what can be done with gene editing.
Crispr gave humans the power to remake ourselves. What will we do with it?
Canada· 2025-10-18
Ben Lamm, Colossal’s chief executive, discussed the timeline for the dodo’s return.
Scientists claim they’ve made ‘pivotal step’ in bringing back the dodo for first time in 300 years | Science
United Kingdom· 2025-09-17
Ben Lamm is the leader of Colossal Biosciences, which aims to resurrect extinct species.
Index - Kultúr - Böszörményi-Nagy Gergely: Földönkívülinek kell lenni ahhoz, hogy semleges szemlélők maradjunk
Hungary· 2025-09-16
Ben Lamm is the CEO of Colossal Biosciences and expressed enthusiasm about the knowledge to be discovered in the project to bring back the moa.
Empresa que “desextinguió” al lobo terrible ahora va por ave gigante extinta
Mexico· 2025-07-10
Ben Lamm, the chief executive of Colossal, is confident about the timeline for the moa's return.
Moa de-extinction plans: Greens react, say money would be better spent saving living species
New Zealand· 2025-07-09
Ben Lamm is the chief executive of Colossal and is confident about the de-extinction project timeline.
South Island giant moa de-extinction plans: Sir Peter Jackson teams up with Colossal BiosciencesNew Zealand· 2025-07-08
Ben Lamm is the founder and CEO of Colossal Biosciences, which is working on de-extinction projects.
זאב זאב! | כלכליסט
Israel· 2025-05-16
Colossal CEO Ben Lamm said in a news release that their team took DNA from a 13,000 year old tooth and a 72,000 year old skull and made healthy dire wolf puppies.
Fossil found in Taiwan Strait sheds light on a mysterious human species
United States· 2025-04-12
Ben Lamm is a billionaire and co-founder of Colossal Biosciences, focused on de-extinction efforts.
¿Qué tan grande era el lobo terrible y por qué desapareció hace 12.500 años? Esto dice la ciencia
Colombia· 2025-04-11
Ben Lamm is the CEO of Colossal Biosciences and announced the successful cloning of the dire wolf.
Saintis berjaya hasilkan klon spesies serigala purba wujud 12,500 tahun lalu
Malaysia· 2025-04-10
Ben Lamm is the founder of Colossal Biosciences, a genetic engineering company focused on de-extinction.
¿por qué traer a la vida al lobo de ‘Game of Thrones’ preocupa a los científicos?Colombia· 2025-04-09
Ben Lamm is an entrepreneur who co-founded Colossal Biosciences.
Edición genética y madres caninas; así “des-extinguieron” al “lobo terrible"Mexico· 2025-04-09
Ben Lamm is the head of Colossal and is known for his ambitious statements about genetic modification.
Ni han resucitado a los lobos gigantes, ni son la primera especie desextinguida, pero es así como volveremos a ver dodos y tilacinos | Ciencia
Spain· 2025-04-08
Ben Lamm is the co-founder and CEO of Colossal, who announced the successful cloning of the Game of Thrones wolf.
El lobo de Game of Thrones vuelve a la vida
Venezuela· 2025-04-08
Ben Lamm is the CEO of Colossal who discussed the project with U.S. Interior Department officials.
U.S. scientists genetically engineer wolves to resemble the extinct dire wolfCanada· 2025-04-08
Ben Lamm is a 43-year-old entrepreneur behind the project to bring extinct animals back to life.
Jutarnji list - Vijest je obišla planet. Na svijet je vraćena izumrla životinja: 'Slušate njegovo prvo zavijanje poslije 10.000 godina!'
Croatia· 2025-04-08Ben Lamm is a 43-year-old entrepreneur behind the project to bring extinct animals back to life.
Jutarnji list - Vijest je obišla planetu. Na svijet je vraćena izumrla životinja: 'Slušate njegovo prvo zavijanje poslije 10.000 godina!'Croatia· 2025-04-08Ben Lamm is Colossal’s cofounder and CEO, who announced the creation of the first de-extinct species.
Dire wolf de-extinction: Colossal Biosciences says it has resurrected an extinct animal for the first timeUnited States· 2025-04-08
Ben Lamm is a 43-year-old entrepreneur behind the project to revive extinct animals through his company Colossal Biosciences.
Jutarnji list - Ovo nisu psi, nego klonirane životinje koje su izumrle prije 12 tisuća godinaCroatia· 2025-04-08
Ben Lamm, CEO of Colossal Biosciences, described hearing the first howl of the revived wolves as a journey back in time.
Científicos aseguran haber revivido al "lobo terrible", que se había extinguido hace más de 10 mil años
Argentina· 2025-04-07
Ben Lamm is the founder of Colossal and has a different perspective on what success means for the project.
Colossal vill återskapa mammuten och andra utdöda djur
Sweden· 2025-03-23
Colossal Biosciences chief executive Ben Lamm said the company was interested in looking at New Zealand’s extinct bird species such as the moa in the future.
As scientists work to resurrect extinct animals, a paleogeneticist warns species like moa need to be trademarkedNew Zealand· 2025-03-17
Ben Lamm is one of the founders of the startup Colossal, explaining their work on reviving the mammoth and Tasmanian tiger.
Американский стартап начал поиски места для выведения мамонтов — РБК
Russia· 2025-03-09Ben Lamm is the co-founder of Colossal Biosciences and emphasizes the significance of their woolly mouse project.
Crean ratones con el mismo pelaje que los mamuts, con el objetivo de recuperar a la especie extinta | Doctor Tecno | La Revista
Ecuador· 2025-03-06Ben Lamm is the CEO of Colossal, which aims to de-extinct woolly mammoths and other species.
Colossal Woolly Mouse: topi «lanosi» creati con alcuni geni dei mammut estinti
Italy· 2025-03-06
Ben Lamm is the CEO of Colossal Biosciences, which is working on de-extinction projects.
cientistas criam animal com genes do mamute; entenda
Brazil· 2025-03-06Ben Lamm is the co-founder and CEO of Colossal, which is working on reviving the woolly mammoth.
Na poti do mamuta ustvarili »volnate« miši
Slovenia· 2025-03-04
Ben Lamm is the co-founder and CEO of Colossal Biosciences, which is working on resurrecting the woolly mammoth.
Forscher züchten Mäuse mit Mammuthaaren: Arbeit hat ernsthafte Anwendungsmöglichkeit - Wissen
Germany· 2025-03-04
Ben Lamm, co-founder and chief executive of Colossal, said the team had been studying ancient mammoth genomes.
Scientists aiming to bring back woolly mammoth create woolly mice | Gene editingUnited Kingdom· 2025-03-04
Ben Lamm is an entrepreneur who founded Colossal, the company working on resurrecting extinct species.
Genetically engineered woolly mouse is a step toward resurrecting extinct mammoth, company saysUnited States· 2025-03-04