LaluezaFox, Carles
De-Extinctions: A Quick Immersion (Quick Immersions)
- ISBN 13:
- 9781949845006
- author:
- LaluezaFox, Carles
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Tibidabo Publishing, Inc.
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2019
- Pages:
- 164
- Dimensions:
- 20.3 x 12.7 x 0.9 centimetres (0
- Genre:
- General (US: Trade), Science, Paleontology,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 5 working days
Description
De-Extinctions: A Quick Immersion by Carles Lalueza-Fox The concept of de-extinction has evolved from a technical curiosity to a field with significant future potential. Dr. Lalueza-Fox, an expert in ancient DNA recovery and analysis, is well-placed to discuss the major challenges associated with bringing back extinct species. Recent advances in molecular biology have led to the emergence of de-extinction as a research area. Techniques such as cloning, synthetic genomes, and genetic editing are being explored to revive extinct species. This ambitious pursuit raises important scientific, ethical, economic, and social questions. The possibilities for de-extinction and their potential impact on ecosystems and climate change are examined in this book. This book provides an introduction to the topic of de-extinction, exploring its potential and challenges.