Ben Lamm

High school (ages 12+)
Science & Technology

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https://smallwhale.org/articles/ben-lamm

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1. When was Ben Lamm born?1983
2. Where was Ben Lamm born?United States
3. What is the net worth?$3.7 billion (as of 2025)
4. What is the key collaborator?George Church, a Harvard geneticist
5. Who is Ben Lamm?Ben Lamm is an American billionaire inventor and investor who helps fund exciting science projects, like trying to bring back dinosaurs.
6. What is de‑extinction?De‑extinction is the science of trying to bring back animals that have been extinct for a very long time.

De-extinction: The scientific process of reviving extinct species through genetic and reproductive technologies.
Genetic Engineering: The deliberate modification of an organism's genetic material using biotechnology.
Reproductive Technology: Scientific methods used to assist or facilitate the reproduction of organisms.
Venture Capital: Financing provided by investors to startups and small businesses with long-term growth potential.