Beth Shaprio talks to NPR’s Short Wave about ancient DNA research and de-extinction

Beth Shaprio spoke on the NPR Short Wave podcast about mammoths, dodos, and other extinct species. Take a listen to learn about how ancient DNA has grown as a field, and how Shaprio hopes that recent investments into technologies to “de-extinct” these animals can help us conserve endangered species that are alive today:
It’s boom times in ancient DNA research
Could de-extincting the dodo help struggling species?

Last modified: Mar 16, 2023