Summary:
The book explores the cutting-edge science behind the possibility of bringing extinct species back to life, known as de-extinction, using DNA from preserved specimens such as the woolly mammoth. It delves into the ethical, ecological, and technical challenges of the process, discussing what can be done, what should be done, and the implications of resurrecting lost species.
Key points:
1. De-extinction Techniques: Shapiro outlines how cloning, genetic engineering, and selective breeding can potentially resurrect extinct species using DNA from preserved remains, with CRISPR editing living species' genomes to mimic extinct traits.
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