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In this episode of Health Gig, Doro and Tricia welcome Matt James, Chief Animal Officer at Colossal Biosciences, to talk about his work in the field of conservation. Matt talks about the transition from his early work protecting mammals, such as whales and elephants, to introducing the idea of de-extinction. He discusses the formation of the Colossal Foundation and its mission to restore endangered species, the innovative technologies being developed to achieve this goal, and the ethical considerations surrounding this novel approach to saving species. This conversation highlights the challenges of predicting scientific outcomes, given the rapid advancements in conservation technology, and the importance of collaboration and community engagement in the field.
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In this episode of Health Gig, Doro and Tricia welcome Matt James, Chief Animal Officer at Colossal Biosciences, to talk about his work in the field of conservation. Matt talks about the transition from his early work protecting mammals, such as whales and elephants, to introducing the idea of de-extinction. He discusses the formation of the Colossal Foundation and its mission to restore endangered species, the innovative technologies being developed to achieve this goal, and the ethical considerations surrounding this novel approach to saving species. This conversation highlights the challenges of predicting scientific outcomes, given the rapid advancements in conservation technology, and the importance of collaboration and community engagement in the field.

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