Neil Shubin

Neil Shubin is a renowned professor of organismal biology and anatomy at the University of Chicago, celebrated for his significant contributions to the field of evolutionary biology. He is best known for his discovery of Tiktaalik, a fossil fish that provides crucial evidence of the transition from aquatic to terrestrial life. Shubin's research focuses on the evolution of vertebrates, and he has published extensively on topics related to evolutionary developmental biology. In the recent news regarding Colossal's claims of de-extinction, he criticized the company for its lack of transparency and scientifically rigorous methods, emphasizing that their work represents genetic engineering rather than true de-extinction.