Bringing Extinct Species Back to Life | Dr. Beth Shapiro

Dr. Beth Shapiro, evolutionary biologist and Chief Science Officer at Colossal Biosciences, joins Andrew Huberman to discuss de-extinction, ancient DNA, and synthetic biology. The conversation explores how Neanderthal genes continue to affect modern human traits, the scientific efforts to bring back woolly mammoths, dodo birds, and dire wolves, and the ethical implications of rewilding extinct species. Shapiro also explains how these same genetic tools are being used to help endangered species today, and addresses public concerns about rapidly advancing biotechnologies.