A 'Modern-Day Noah’s Ark' Is Taking Shape by the Company That Brought Back the Dire Wolves
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A 'Modern-Day Noah’s Ark' Is Taking Shape by the Company That Brought Back the Dire Wolves
The first-of-its-kind biobanking facility has come to life, thanks to Colossal Biosciences, the company that brought back the dire wolves.
As reported by USA Today on Tuesday, February 3, the Colossal BioVault and World Preservation Lab will be housed inside the Museum of the Future, backed by a nine-figure investment from the United Arab Emirates in partnership with Colossal Biosciences, the Texas-based de-extinction company.
The project — being dubbed a “modern-day Noah’s Ark” — debuted this week at the World Governments Summit, where attendees previewed an interactive exhibit.
“Our partnership with the UAE marks the world’s first government-led collaboration of its kind,” said Colossal CEO Ben Lamm. “The UAE is setting an important example. Other nations must also invest in critical bio-infrastructure if we are to prevent further biodiversity loss.”
The BioVault will use cryogenic technology, robotics, and AI to store millions of biological samples, including cell lines, tissue, and genomic data from over 10,000 species. Initial focus will be placed on the world’s 100 most endangered animals, as well as native species in the UAE.
Unlike traditional biobanks, the Dubai facility will operate in full public view. Visitors will be able to observe scientists receiving field samples, sequencing DNA, and cryopreserving cells in real time.
The BioVault will use cryogenic technology, robotics, and AI to store millions of biological samples.
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“We don’t want biobanking done in the backrooms,” Lamm told ScreenRant. “We want it upfront and wrapped with educational content to inspire the next generation to meet the biodiversity crisis. Kids are not only going to inherit our problems but how we respond to them.”
Colossal, which has previously discussed the concept on its website, has long advocated for a distributed, global network of biobanking sites. The company argues that current efforts are scattered, underfunded, and inaccessible.
“We are losing species at an alarming rate, and the world urgently needs a distributed network of global BioVaults,” Lamm said. “Today’s biobanking efforts lack the collaboration and international support this crisis demands.”
Majed Al Mansoori, Executive Director of the Museum of the Future, said the initiative fits the museum’s mission to tackle urgent global challenges using technology.
“I believe the future belongs to those who harness technology and innovation to address our greatest challenges,” he said. “We are taking a bold step to advance science that safeguards our planet, restores ecosystems, and builds a sustainable legacy for future generations.”