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Short Wave — Should Scientists Genetically Engineer Wild Species?
Buzzing ratingBUZZING· 77%13m·2025-10-20·Science

Should Scientists Genetically Engineer Wild Species?

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Some scientists looking to preserve vulnerable species have turned to a controversial technique: synthetic biology. This catchall term often means genetic engineering – introducing new genes to an organism. And a recent narrow vote by the International Union for Conservation of Nature on using the technology shows how…

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