Bizarre extinct frog brought back to life ⇢

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The gastric brooding frog existed 30 years ago, but the extraordinary amphibian is now extinct.

In a world first, a team of Australian scientists has taken the first major step in bringing it back to life.

They have successfully reactivated its DNA and produced an embryo.

Full Story: ABC

16 March 116 emergentfutures

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   Australian Scientists should figure out how to reduce inequality and racism while they are busy doing Necromancy.

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    D: …… I want one :)

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    THE FIRST STEP TOWARDS JURASSIC PARK.

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    Today, a frog. Tomorrow, dinosaurs will roam the earth.

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    Jurassic Frogs. Nooooooo Ribbit!

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