Julie Meachen

Julie Meachen

paleontologist United States

Julie Meachen is a paleontologist at Des Moines University who has worked extensively on the genetics of extinct species, particularly the dire wolf. Her research has helped uncover the evolutionary history of these ancient canines, and she has expressed both excitement and concern about the implications of de-extinction projects like that of the Colossal Biosciences.

Global Media Ratings
Dominance
0.00%
Persistence
0 wks
Reach
149,715
Power
704$
Sentiment
4.98
Countries Mentioned
Country Mentions Sentiment Dominance + Persistence x Population = Reach x GDP (millions) = Power
Brazil 1 6.00 0.04% +0% 211,049,527 88,047 $1,500,000 626$
Pakistan 1 4.00 0.03% +0% 220,892,331 61,667 $280,000 78$
Totals 2 431,941,858 149,714 $1,780,000 704$
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Each country's color is based on "Mentions" from the table above.

Recent Mentions

Pakistan Pakistan: ABC News quoted a researcher Julie Meachen as saying, 'I don’t think they are actually dire wolves.' 4

Dawn – Pakistan’s oldest and most widely read English daily, est. 1941: Biotech company brings back formerly extinct dire wolf - World

Brazil Brazil: Julie Meachen, a paleontologist from Des Moines University, worked on the ancient DNA project and noted the genetic similarities between dire wolves and modern wolves. 6

O Globo: Cientistas ‘revivem’ lobos extintos há 13 mil anos e que foram inspiração para série épica; entenda