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EPISODE · Nov 19, 2025 · 12 MIN

De-Extinction: A How-To Guide | Beth Shapiro

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Jurassic Park got it all wrong. Beth Shapiro would know… she’s Chief Science Officer at Colossal, the genetic engineering company that recently made headlines for bringing back the extinct dire wolf. She breaks down how de-extinction is really done, and why Jurassic Park can never happen.For more, check out the extended interview with Beth Shapiro.Learn more about NOVA and subscribe to our YouTube channel. 

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