The Evolution of the Asian Elephant Genome

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Scientists have created a reference genome for an Asian elephant that's 99.6% similar to a mammoth. They're not trying to bridge that 4% or fill it in, like in Jurassic Park, they're trying to fill in the gaps. We are de-extinking lost genes that produce these physical attributes that no longer exist in that species. And so I think that we are... because of the targeted nature of our approach, it does make it easier than making a million changes. It's also a pretty smart way to think about the engineering efforts versus trying to go overboard.

In this episode, Peter and Ben discuss the possibility of bringing extinct species back to life through Ben’s startup, Colossal.

02:05 | De Extinction: Unveiling Our Future
21:10 | Gene-Swapping for Species Survival
59:32 | The Return of Extinct Species

Ben Lamm is a renowned entrepreneur and visionary in technology and AI. With successful startups like Chaotic Moon Studios and Conversable, he has made significant contributions to the industry. As the founder of Hypergiant Industries and Colossal, a venture capital-backed startup focused on genetic engineering and reproductive technology in support of George Church's de-extinction efforts, Lamm continues to push the boundaries of innovation, focusing on AI solutions and genetic engineering.

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