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Tech Talk with Theunis : de-extinction of extinct animals

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Join Keeno Lee & Theunis Jansen van Rensberg from Bandwidth Blog as they explore the science and speculation behind the de-extinction of the direwolf. From ancient DNA to cutting-edge cloning technology, they unpack the myths, challenges, and ethical dilemmas of bringing back a Pleistocene predator. Stay tuned for a conversation that walks the line between science fiction and the frontier of biotechnology.
23 Apr 2025 English South Africa Tech News

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