My Little Hybrid
︎ Creator: Katie Kim
︎ Supervisor: Peter Yeadon
My Little Hybrid (MLH) is a hub for community outreach and chromosomal preservation of extinct and endangered species. By blending education, biotechnology, and creativity, MLH strives to reconnect people with nature by bringing biodiversity into their own homes.
The current biodiversity crisis, driven by pollution, overexploitation, and habitat destruction, stems from humanity’s disconnection from the natural world. MLH addresses this by fostering engagement and empowering individuals to actively participate in conservation. By harnessing the latest advances in genetic engineering, people can play a direct role in preserving, celebrating, and improving biodiversity.
MLH is an immersive space where education meets action. Visitors can learn about the rare and vulnerable species with engaging exhibits and detailed catalogues. Then, with the easy and convenient Breed-It-Yourself (BIY) Kit, users can merge chromosomes from their favorite threatened species with their own pets using CRISPR-Cas9 and artificial insemination. Just snip, swap, and grow!
MLH envisions a future where nature feels close, meaningful, and personal. Owning a bespoke piece of biodiversity creates a unique connection to the natural world. With biotechnology, lost species can be resurrected—not simply restored, but improved. Customized, collectible, and uniquely yours, these hybrids redefine conservation.
Rewild Your World—One Hybrid at a Time.
︎ Supervisor: Peter Yeadon
My Little Hybrid (MLH) is a hub for community outreach and chromosomal preservation of extinct and endangered species. By blending education, biotechnology, and creativity, MLH strives to reconnect people with nature by bringing biodiversity into their own homes.
The current biodiversity crisis, driven by pollution, overexploitation, and habitat destruction, stems from humanity’s disconnection from the natural world. MLH addresses this by fostering engagement and empowering individuals to actively participate in conservation. By harnessing the latest advances in genetic engineering, people can play a direct role in preserving, celebrating, and improving biodiversity.
MLH is an immersive space where education meets action. Visitors can learn about the rare and vulnerable species with engaging exhibits and detailed catalogues. Then, with the easy and convenient Breed-It-Yourself (BIY) Kit, users can merge chromosomes from their favorite threatened species with their own pets using CRISPR-Cas9 and artificial insemination. Just snip, swap, and grow!
MLH envisions a future where nature feels close, meaningful, and personal. Owning a bespoke piece of biodiversity creates a unique connection to the natural world. With biotechnology, lost species can be resurrected—not simply restored, but improved. Customized, collectible, and uniquely yours, these hybrids redefine conservation.
Rewild Your World—One Hybrid at a Time.
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