Bibliograph

How to clone a mammoth, the science of de-extinction, Beth Shapiro

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How to clone a mammoth, the science of de-extinction, Beth Shapiro

Language

eng

Bibliography note

Includes bibliographical references (pages 211-212) and index

Illustrations

illustrations

Index

index present

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

How to clone a mammoth

Nature of contents

bibliography

Oclc number

891123548

Responsibility statement

Beth Shapiro

Sub title

the science of de-extinction

Summary

"Could extinct species like mammoths and passenger pigeons be brought back to life? The science says yes. In [this book], Beth Shapiro, evolutionary biologist and pioneer in 'ancient DNA' research, walks readers through the astonishing and controversial process of de-extinction. From deciding which species should be restored, to sequencing their genomes, to anticipating how revived populations might be overseen in the wild, Shapiro vividly explores the extraordinary cutting-edge science that is being used--today--to resurrect the past"--Amazon.com

Table Of Contents

Reversing extinction -- Select a species -- Find a well-preserved specimen -- Create a clone -- Breed them back -- Reconstruct the genome -- Reconstruct part of the genome -- Now create a clone -- Make more of them -- Set them free -- Should we?

Target audience

adult

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