The Resource How to clone a mammoth : the science of de-extinction, Beth Shapiro
How to clone a mammoth : the science of de-extinction, Beth Shapiro
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- "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
- "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, 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. Journeying to far-flung Siberian locales in search of ice age bones and delving into her own research--as well as those of fellow experts such as Svante Pääbo, George Church, and Craig Venter--Shapiro considers de-extinction's practical benefits and ethical challenges. Would de-extinction change the way we live? Is this really cloning? What are the costs and risks? And what is the ultimate goal? Using DNA collected from remains as a genetic blueprint, scientists aim to engineer extinct traits--traits that evolved by natural selection over thousands of years--into living organisms. But rather than viewing de-extinction as a way to restore one particular species, Shapiro argues that the overarching goal should be the revitalization and stabilization of contemporary ecosystems. For example, elephants with genes modified to express mammoth traits could expand into the Arctic, re-establishing lost productivity to the tundra ecosystem. Looking at the very real and compelling science behind an idea once seen as science fiction, How to Clone a Mammoth demonstrates how de-extinction will redefine conservation's future."--Publisher's description
- Language
- eng
- Extent
- xii, 220 pages, 16 unnumbered pages of plates
- Contents
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- 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?
- Isbn
- 9780691173115
- Label
- How to clone a mammoth : the science of de-extinction
- Title
- How to clone a mammoth
- Title remainder
- the science of de-extinction
- Statement of responsibility
- Beth Shapiro
- Language
- eng
- Summary
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- "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
- "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, 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. Journeying to far-flung Siberian locales in search of ice age bones and delving into her own research--as well as those of fellow experts such as Svante Pääbo, George Church, and Craig Venter--Shapiro considers de-extinction's practical benefits and ethical challenges. Would de-extinction change the way we live? Is this really cloning? What are the costs and risks? And what is the ultimate goal? Using DNA collected from remains as a genetic blueprint, scientists aim to engineer extinct traits--traits that evolved by natural selection over thousands of years--into living organisms. But rather than viewing de-extinction as a way to restore one particular species, Shapiro argues that the overarching goal should be the revitalization and stabilization of contemporary ecosystems. For example, elephants with genes modified to express mammoth traits could expand into the Arctic, re-establishing lost productivity to the tundra ecosystem. Looking at the very real and compelling science behind an idea once seen as science fiction, How to Clone a Mammoth demonstrates how de-extinction will redefine conservation's future."--Publisher's description
- Cataloging source
- DLC
- http://library.link/vocab/creatorName
- Shapiro, Beth Alison
- Dewey number
- 591.68
- Illustrations
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- illustrations
- plates
- Index
- index present
- LC call number
- QL88
- LC item number
- .S49 2015
- Literary form
- non fiction
- Nature of contents
- bibliography
- http://library.link/vocab/subjectName
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- Extinct animals
- Extinct animals
- DNA, Fossil
- Extinction (Biology)
- Ausgestorbene Tiere
- Klonierung
- Extinction (Biology.)
- Extinct animals
- Extinct animals
- Label
- How to clone a mammoth : the science of de-extinction, Beth Shapiro
- Bibliography note
- Includes bibliographical references (pages 211-212) and index
- Carrier category
- volume
- Carrier category code
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- nc
- Carrier MARC source
- rdacarrier
- Content category
- text
- Content type code
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- txt
- Content type MARC source
- rdacontent
- 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?
- Control code
- ocn891123548
- Dimensions
- 25 cm
- Extent
- xii, 220 pages, 16 unnumbered pages of plates
- Isbn
- 9780691173115
- Lccn
- 2014049574
- Media category
- unmediated
- Media MARC source
- rdamedia
- Media type code
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- n
- Other control number
- 9780691157054
- Other physical details
- illustrations (some color)
- System control number
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- (Sirsi) i9780691157054
- (OCoLC)891123548
- Label
- How to clone a mammoth : the science of de-extinction, Beth Shapiro
- Bibliography note
- Includes bibliographical references (pages 211-212) and index
- Carrier category
- volume
- Carrier category code
-
- nc
- Carrier MARC source
- rdacarrier
- Content category
- text
- Content type code
-
- txt
- Content type MARC source
- rdacontent
- 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?
- Control code
- ocn891123548
- Dimensions
- 25 cm
- Extent
- xii, 220 pages, 16 unnumbered pages of plates
- Isbn
- 9780691173115
- Lccn
- 2014049574
- Media category
- unmediated
- Media MARC source
- rdamedia
- Media type code
-
- n
- Other control number
- 9780691157054
- Other physical details
- illustrations (some color)
- System control number
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- (Sirsi) i9780691157054
- (OCoLC)891123548
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