Building a Dinosaur from a Chicken

Building a Dinosaur from a Chicken

Explore renowned paleontologist Jack Horner's innovative approach to reconstructing dinosaurs in this 17-minute TED talk. Discover how Horner, faced with the challenge of never finding intact dinosaur DNA, is turning to genetic engineering of chickens - living descendants of dinosaurs - to reactivate ancestral traits such as teeth, tails, and hands. Learn about his groundbreaking work in fossil preservation, including the discovery of extraordinarily well-preserved blood vessels and soft tissues. Gain insights into the fascinating world of paleontology and the cutting-edge techniques being used to bring ancient creatures back to life, culminating in Horner's ambitious project to create a "Chickenosaurus."