Jurassic Park has a scientific basis: here's how de-extinction is explained by an expert!
For over thirty years, Jurassic Park has fascinated audiences with its fusion of adventure and science. In an exclusive interview with Screen Rant, Ben Lamm, CEO of Colossal Biosciences, revealed that, although the film contains many inaccuracies, the idea of bringing extinct species back to life is scientifically plausible. But how exactly?
Jurassic Park and the real possibility of bringing an extinct species back to life: how is it possible?
Today, researchers are exploring the possibility of using advanced genetic engineering technologies to bring animals such as the woolly mammoth back to life. This comes in a context where the dream of seeing extinct creatures is becoming a reality, thanks to scientific advances that were unthinkable when the film was released in 1993.
However, Lamm points out that the representation of science in the film is greatly simplified. The idea of extracting DNA from amber with a drill, as shown in the film, is unrealistic. Currently, the process is much more complex and requires specialized equipment and rigorous procedures to recover DNA samples from fossil remains. Furthermore, the concept of lysine addiction, used in the film to control dinosaurs, is wrong since all animals, including dinosaurs, are naturally dependent on this amino acid, present in almost all foods.
With the arrival of Jurassic World Rebirth, the franchise has the opportunity to evolve and integrate real scientific discoveries into its narrative. De-extinction should not aim to create dependent animals, but to repopulate species that can thrive autonomously in the environment. Jurassic Park – however – not only entertains but also stimulates reflection on future scientific possibilities, continuing to inspire audiences of all ages.