7: Our Altered World with Neel Zaver - Episode 77: Our Altered World with Neel Zaver - Episode 7
UK Health Radio Podcast
Neel Zaver talks with Ben Lamb about Colossal's innovative de-extinction projects and their impact on conservation and biodiversity.
48:43•5 Mar 2025
Revolutionising Conservation: Ben Lamb's Vision for De-Extinction
Episode Overview
- Colossal is working on bringing back extinct species like the woolly mammoth, Tasmanian tiger, and dodo.
- The company focuses on species preservation alongside de-extinction.
- Ben Lamb discusses the ethical challenges in genetic engineering.
- Colossal's technologies are made available for free to conservation partners.
- The importance of instilling hope and positivity in climate change efforts.
“We need a thousand colossals out there, not one. We need a thousand companies doing things to save biodiversity.”
Feeling overwhelmed by climate change? You're not alone. In this episode of the UK Health Radio Podcast, host Neel Zaver sits down with Ben Lamb, CEO of Colossal, to discuss groundbreaking efforts in de-extinction and conservation. Ben shares the fascinating journey of Colossal, a company co-founded with George Church, a pioneer in synthetic biology. Together, they are working on ambitious projects like bringing back the woolly mammoth, Tasmanian tiger, and dodo, while also focusing on species preservation.
Ben explains how these efforts can positively impact our ecosystem and combat biodiversity loss. He also touches on the ethical considerations and challenges faced in genetic engineering and de-extinction. With a mix of personal anecdotes and broader insights, this episode offers hope and inspiration for those passionate about environmental conservation. So, if you're curious about the future of our planet and the innovative ways we're trying to save it, this episode is a must-listen.
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