The de-extinction of certain species could help advance our understanding of ecological and biological processes. This could improve our ability to predict how a species' loss or reintroduction might affect the environment.

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Pro: Studying de-extinct animals could provide findings about evolution.

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Pro: CRISPR, a genetic engineering technique utilized in de-extinction research, has been successfully used in medicine.

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Con: Bringing back extinct animals could change important priorities in the field of conservation research.

Could the de-extinction of certain species help the environment?

The de-extinction of certain species could help advance our understanding of ecological and biological processes. This could improve our ability to predict how a species' loss or reintroduction might affect the environment.

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Studying de-extinct animals could provide findings about evolution.

CRISPR, a genetic engineering technique utilized in de-extinction research, has been successfully used in medicine.

Bringing back extinct animals could change important priorities in the field of conservation research.

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The de-extinction of certain species could help advance our understanding of ecological and biological processes. This could improve our ability to predict how a species' loss or reintroduction might affect the environment.

Pro claim 1, children below

Studying de-extinct animals could provide findings about evolution.

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CRISPR, a genetic engineering technique utilized in de-extinction research, has been successfully used in medicine.

Con claim 1, children below

Bringing back extinct animals could change important priorities in the field of conservation research.