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Playing God or Saving Nature? Gene Editing, Artificial Wombs & the Return of Extinct Species | Ben Lamm PT 2

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May 14, 2025
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Ben Lamm
In Part 2, Ben Lamm, CEO of Colossal Biosciences, dives deep into the ethical quandaries of gene editing and species resurrection. He discusses groundbreaking projects like the revival of the dire wolf and the implications for human longevity. Ben sheds light on the integration of AI in synthetic biology and its potential for life engineering. The conversation touches on the urgent need for responsible innovation, particularly in combating plastic pollution and shaping a sustainable future.
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INSIGHT

Parallel Innovation Accelerates Science

  • Colossal Biosciences runs multiple parallel experiments to innovate and shorten species de-extinction timelines.
  • Understanding and regulating genes like p53 is key to editing cells without triggering cancer.
INSIGHT

Protein Folding Powers Genome Editing

  • Protein folding prediction breakthroughs enable precise genome editing design.
  • Genomic editing alters traits by changing protein shape and how it binds, impacting characteristics like size.
ANECDOTE

Direwolves Are Closer to Wolves

  • Colossal corrected inaccurate public belief that direwolves were jackals, showing they are closer to wolves genetically.
  • Misinterpretations of early science led to widespread misinformation about direwolf lineage.
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