Dire Wolf De-Extinction: Exploring the Science and Ethics of Resurrecting Extinct Species
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6400 South, University Drive Road North, Omaha, NE 68182
Colossal Biosciences recently announced their recreation of the Dire Wolf, a predator that became extinct 10,000 years ago.
They have also announced their plans to recreate other extinct species including the Woolly Mammoth and the Dodo. A panel of UNO faculty will discuss the science and ethics of this startling turn of events.
The Panelists:
Jill Blankenship, Ph.D. (Associate Professor and Chair, Department of Biology) - Moderator
Eric Guisbert, Ph.D. (Assistant Professor, Department of Biology) - Panelist
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Specialty: Genetics
James Wilson, Ph.D., (Professor, Department of Biology) - Panelist
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Specialty: Zoology, Mammalogy
Michael Carrick, Ph.D., (Visiting Assistant Professor, Department of Philosophy) - Panelist
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Specialty: Environmental ethics and bioethics
David Pantos, J.D. & MSES (Adjunct Professor, Department of Biology)
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Specialty: Environmental law & policy
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Excellent! Do more talks about these kinds of topics!