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Bringing Extinct Species Back to Life | Dr. Beth Shapiro
2 hour 15 minutes Posted Oct 5, 2026 at 8:00 am.
) Beth Shapiro
) What is a Species?, Taxonomy, Bison
) Neanderthals, Denisovans, Homo Sapiens
) Sponsors: Joovv & Eight Sleep
) 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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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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