Colossal Biosciences CEO Ben Lamm explains how ancient DNA, AI and CRISPR are helping scientists pursue de-extinction.
Visitors look at dinosaur fossil skeletons at the La Brea Tar Pits and Museum on Thursday, May 28, 2026, in Los Angeles, CA.
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