Can we resurrect the past by genetically engineering a chicken?
In short: Since intact dinosaur DNA remains undiscovered, paleontologist Jack Horner is looking toward living descendants. This video explores the ambitious project to reactivate ancestral traits in birds to create a 'Chickenosaurus'.
While fossils have revealed well-preserved soft tissues and blood vessels, the lack of intact DNA prevents traditional cloning. To bypass this, Jack Horner proposes using genetic engineering on chickens to trigger the return of ancient features such as teeth, tails, and hands.
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