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Playing God or Saving Nature? Gene Editing, Artificial Wombs & the Return of Extinct Species | Ben Lamm PT 1

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May 13, 2025
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Ben Lamm
In this captivating discussion, Ben Lamm, the visionary CEO of Colossal Biosciences, dives into the future of conservation through de-extinction. He unveils the potential of gene editing technologies like CRISPR, sharing remarkable stories such as the creation of the woolly mouse and the revival of species like the mammoth. Lamm addresses the ethical dilemmas of synthetic biology and artificial wombs, emphasizing our responsibility in leveraging these advancements. If you’re curious about the intersection of science, ethics, and the revival of lost species, this is a must-listen!
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ANECDOTE

Simultaneous Multi-Edit in Mice

  • Prior methods made multiple gene edits sequentially across several mouse generations.
  • Colossal achieved all eight edits simultaneously in one generation, a huge technological advancement.
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Synthesizing Large DNA Blocks

  • Engineering large synthesized DNA blocks and assembling them inside cells is extremely challenging.
  • Colossal uses chemical and bioprinting techniques to facilitate this for traits like stripe patterns in extinct species.
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Artificial Wombs for Conservation

  • Artificial wombs grow embryos fully outside a biological mother using synthetic uterine walls.
  • This could revolutionize conservation, enabling at-scale births without surrogate mothers.
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