Should scientists be allowed to bring distant human ancestors back to life?

Recent efforts by a private company to modify modern species with ancient DNA in the name of 'de-extinction' are both scientifically and morally suspect. A bright line requiring more than press releases as well as independent ethical oversight must be drawn before they are extended to distant human and hominid ancestors.

Authors

Arthur L. Caplan (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-4061-8011)

Institutions

New York University (US)

Publication Details

Journal: PLoS Biology
Published: 2025-09-04
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pbio.3003384
Primary Topic: Environmental Philosophy and Ethics
Type: article
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article

Should scientists be allowed to bring distant human ancestors back to life?

Arthur L. Caplan

Sep 4, 2025

PLoS Biology

Environmental Philosophy and Ethics

article

Should scientists be allowed to bring distant human ancestors back to life?

Arthur L. Caplan

September 4, 2025article en

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PLoS BiologyVol. 23(9)

New York University (US)

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Environmental Philosophy and Ethics

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