Bluebuck De-extinction Project
Sector: Science & Technology • Location: South Africa
Source: PR Newswire
The bluebuck de-extinction project aims to bring back the extinct bluebuck species using advanced reproductive technologies, genome editing, and conservation efforts. The project includes generating induced pluripotent stem cells from related antelope species, genome sequencing, ovum pick-up techniques, and biobanking genetic material to support conservation and rewilding efforts in South Africa.
- Status
- Under Construction
- Sector
- Science & Technology
- Location
- South Africa
- Updated
- 22 Jul 2026
- Source
- PR Newswire
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Taiyo last update | 2026-07-22 |
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Description | The bluebuck de-extinction project aims to bring back the extinct bluebuck species using advanced reproductive technologies, genome editing, and conservation efforts. The project includes generating induced pluripotent stem cells from related antelope species, genome sequencing, ovum pick-up techniques, and biobanking genetic material to support conservation and rewilding efforts in South Africa. |
Original sector | Science & Technology |
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Country | South Africa |
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Article published date | 2026-05-03 |
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