73: Resurrecting mammoths
Lateral with Tom Scott
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Bringing Back Mammoths and Conservation Efforts
The chapter delves into the discussion of bringing back mammoths through genetic engineering and conservation strategies, exploring the possibilities of using CRISPR technology to impregnate an elephant with a woolly mammoth embryo. It also touches on the importance of protecting mammoths and their genetic material for potential resurrection, while addressing the repercussions of classifying them as extinct or non-extinct. Additionally, the conversation briefly mentions the issue of illegal ivory trafficking and the idea of extending the endangered status to mammoths to combat this problem.
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