Dr. Beth Shapiro, PhD, is an evolutionary biologist and Chief Science Officer at Colossal Biosciences. Her work focuses on de-extinction and wildlife conservation efforts. We discuss genetic differences among humans, and how ancient DNA and modern embryology are being used to de-extinct and protect woolly mammoths, dodo birds, and dire wolves, as well as to help conserve endangered species. We also explore the ethical implications of de-extinction and how synthetic biology can help build a more bio diverse and resilient world.
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Timestamps
() Beth Shapiro
() What is a Species?, Taxonomy, Bison
() Neanderthals, Denisovans, Homo Sapiens
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() Hybrid Ancestry, “Grolar” Bears
() Homo Sapiens & Neanderthal Interbreeding, Genes; Denisovans
() Neanderthal Genes, Immunity, Red Hair; Eye Color
() De-Extinction, Species Selection, Woolly Mammoths
() Sponsor: AG1
() Bird De-Extinction, Dodo; Reproduction & Genes
() Development Biology, Woolly Mammoth, Elephants
() Dire Wolf, Synthetic Biology, Ethics
() De-Extinction, Ecology, Conservation, Ethics
() Ecosystem Resilience, Thylacine; Preventing Extinction, Quolls
() Sponsor: Function
() Modeling Ecological Impact, Mosquitoes, Gene Drives; Panthers
() Advisory Panels, Synthetic Biology Education
() Genetic Selection in Humans, Human-Shaped World
() Black-Footed Ferrets, Genetic Rescue
() Dire Wolf; Ecological Modeling, New Technology & Public Fear
() Artificial Wombs; Current Issues, Conservation & Red Wolf
() Science Pioneers; Colossal Public Education
() Beth’s Science Origin Story; Dinosaurs
() Zero-Cost Support, YouTube, Spotify & Apple Follow, Reviews & Feedback, Sponsors, Social Media, Neural Network Newsletter
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