How to Clone a Mammoth: The Science of De-Extinction

by Beth Shapiro

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An insider's view on bringing extinct species back to life

Could extinct species, like mammoths and passenger pigeons, be brought back to life? The science says yes. In How to Clone a Mammoth, 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,...

Format:Hardcover

Language:English

ISBN:0691157057

ISBN13:9780691157054

Release Date:April 2015

Publisher:Princeton University Press

Length:240 Pages

Weight:1.35 lbs.

Dimensions:0.8" x 6.4" x 9.5"

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