Stem Cells to the Rescue: Saving the Northern White Rhino from Extinction

There are only two Northern White Rhinos left on the planet. How can we reverse extinction to save them and use the lessons learned to help other endangered species? Marisa L. Korody, PhD of the San Diego Zoo Institute for Conservation Research shares how scientists are using the latest in stem cell technology for a genetic rescue. [10/2019] [Show ID: 35227]

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[Shaden]

We need to make laws that make the poaching, sale and buying of rhino horm a death sentence not only for the perpetrator but also their immediate family, husband, wife and children. TThese laws need to be mandated worldwide.

[infocat]

can you use Southern Rhino germ cells and replace the nucleus?

[sidimightbe]

Nature didnt expect that we could push small pieces of metal through tubes at lightning speed, we shouldnt be able to kill these so easily

[senoritajet]

💙🦏lov rhinos..
My heart go to them..I want to do to save all rhinos how...?💙🦏..love baby rhinos..🥰🤗🦏....last all who do this wrong poaching their hearts less..😈💔killing 🦏is 😡☹😢😥SENTENCE HANG THEM BRING LAW..📃⚖..

[clarasvantesson]

So like Jurassic park is here... but instead of dinosaurs we have rhino's which is arguably more terrifying then feathery lizards or murder chickens.