Colossal Biosciences & the Return of Lost Species: Dire Wolfs, Wolly Mammoth, & MORE! | #82 Ben Lamm

In this episode, Colossal Biosciences CEO Ben Lamm breaks down how his team is using synthetic biology to revive extinct animals like the woolly mammoth, dire wolf,and dodo—and why de-extinction is ultimately about saving today’s endangered species.

Ben shares how mentorship from GeorgeChurch launched this mission, how AI is transformingconservation, why ecosystem restoration matters as much as the lab work, and how these technologies could shape life on Earth—and beyond—for generations tocome.

A fast-paced look into the future of species revival, biodiversity,and the evolving relationship between humanity, technology, and the naturalworld.

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Timeline:

00:00:00 – Introductions

00:01:41 - Where did this vision come from?

00:05:06 - Companies Before Colossal?

00:07:56 - What is a Wolly Mouse?

00:12:32 - Ethical Component?

00:19:31 - Big Goals for Colossal

00:22:25 - Conservation

00:38:15 - The Earth in a 1,000 Years

00:40:46 - Predator Free Environment

00:49:59 - Bringing Back Ancient Humans

01:02:52 – Dire Wolf Details

01:17:02 - What’s Next for Colossal?

01:20:30 - Younger Dryas Theory?

01:26:11 - Future Years for Colossal

01:28:01 - Sharing your Data with the World?

01:34:21 – Closing

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