Stay up to date with notifications from The IndependentNotifications can be managed in browser preferences.Jump to contentThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged inAllNewsSportCultureLifestyleThe company previously genetically engineered living animals to resemble extinct species (Colossal Biosciences via AP)A company dedicated to reviving extinct species says it has successfully hatched 26 live chicks within a 3D-printed artificial eggshell system. Colossal Biosciences aims to develop this technology to genetically modify living birds to resemble extinct species, such as New Zealand's South Island giant moa. Independent scientists acknowledge the technological achievement but argue that the system is an artificial eggshell rather than a complete artificial egg, as it lacks other vital components. Critics also contend that the concept of reviving extinct creatures is largely unachievable and that producing chicks from artificial vessels is not a new innovation. Concerns were raised regarding the post-birth survival of de-extinct animals in modern environments, with some experts suggesting that efforts should instead focus on preserving currently endangered species. In fullLive chicks hatched from 3D printed eggshell in breakthrough by de-extinction companyThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in

Colossal Biosciences says its artificial egg has de-extinction and conservation potential.

A new artificial egg system from Colossal Biosciences paves the way for work to de-extinct the Giant Moa, along with numerous other science applications, the company said