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    Date of Revival of Wooly Mammoth

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    In April 2015, 2 complete genomes of the wooly mammoth were sequenced. Some speculate that a mammoth could be revived, bringing the species out of extinction since it died out some 4,000 years ago.

    When will the mammoth be revived?

    This question resolves positive if a mammoth is born and lives for at least a year without major life support. The resolution date will be the mammoth's first birthday.

    The mammoth must have at least 90% of a mammoth genome. Simply inserting a few mammoth genes into current elephants does not resolve this positively.

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    Biological Sciences – Bioengineering
    Biological Sciences – Genetics

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