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	Podcast:		TED Talks Daily
	Episode:		The genetic rescue of Earth's endangered species \| Ryan Phelan
	Category:		Society & Culture
	Duration:		00:15:44
	Publish Date:		2021-09-22 14:49:14
	Description:		From a special black-footed ferret to coral that can withstand warming waters, genetic rescue efforts that use genomics and synthetic biology are helping nature thrive. But despite the huge successes of this kind of intervention, conservation innovator Ryan Phelan points out that fear of unintended consequences often stifles innovation -- risking further extinction. She makes the case for embracing the "intended consequences" of genetic tools that have the power to restore Earth's balance, abundance and biodiversity.
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