Ben Lamm: Bringing Back the Dire Wolf | Planet Tyrus

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On this episode of Planet Tyrus, Tyrus sits down with Ben Lamm, co-founder and CEO of Colossal Biosciences, the company making de-extinction real. Ben Lamm explains how his team brought the dire wolf back from extinction, using ancient DNA, genetic engineering, and cutting-edge biotechnology. They explore how de-extinction works, why dire wolves were chosen, and how the same science could help save endangered species today. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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