Dr. Beth Shapiro, PhD, is an evolutionary biologist and Chief Science Officer at @Colossal Biosciences. Her work focuses on de-extinction and wildlife conservation efforts. We discuss genetic differences among humans, and how ancient DNA and modern embryology are being used to de-extinct and protect woolly mammoths, dodo birds, and dire wolves, as well as to help conserve endangered species. We also explore the ethical implications of de-extinction and how synthetic biology can help build a more bio diverse and resilient world. Show notes: https://go.hubermanlab.com/JKtj3zr Thank you to our sponsors AG1: https://drinkag1.com/huberman Joovv: https://joovv.com/huberman Eight Sleep: https://eightsleep.com/huberman Function: https://functionhealth.com/huberman Huberman Lab Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hubermanlab Threads: https://www.threads.net/@hubermanlab X: https://x.com/hubermanlab Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/hubermanlab TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@hubermanlab LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/andrew-huberman Dr. Beth Shapiro Colossal Biosciences: https://colossal.com/team/beth-shapiro-ph-d-3 Academic profile: https://directory.ucsc.edu/cd_detail?guid=G024262336 National Geographic: https://explorers.nationalgeographic.org/directory/beth-shapiro Lab: https://pgl.soe.ucsc.edu Publications: https://scholar.google.com/citations?user=8Mv9l1oAAAAJ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/beth-shapiro-27344222 X: https://x.com/bonesandbugs Disclaimer & Disclosures: https://www.hubermanlab.com/disclaimer