121: [AUDIO ESSAY]: Can We Really Bring Extinct Species Back To Life?
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English - April 18, 2023 05:26 - 13 minutes - 11.4 MB - ★★★★★ - 2 ratingsScience Homepage Download Apple Podcasts Google Podcasts Overcast Castro Pocket Casts RSS feed
The discovery of well-preserved mammoth remains across Europe has made genetic material from the behemoth more accessible. Paired with continued advancements in gene-editing technology, it’s becoming increasingly possible for the prehistoric creatures to make a comeback. Indeed, the question of species de-extinction, also known as resurrection biology, is steadily becoming less about how to do it… and more about why.