Erik Abner is a geneticist who loves fossils. He says humans are the most adaptable.
Erik works at the University of Tartu. He studies human genes and diseases. He wants to help people who are sick.
Fossils in Estonia are very old. They are about 420–470 million years old. Erik says we are lucky because they are well preserved.
Erik wrote a book about Estonian fossils. The book helps people understand what kind of rocks they find. Erik thinks collecting fossils is good because otherwise they would be destroyed.
Dinosaurs are popular, but Estonian fossils are older. They are marine creatures like clams and corals. Erik says it's hard to relate to them.
People want to live forever. Erik thinks this is a natural desire. But he believes immortality cannot be achieved.
Space travel is difficult. Erik says humans need to evolve to live there. Currently, spacesuits and spacecraft help us.
Erik is skeptical about cryonics. He thinks a person would turn into soup if thawed.
Genetics has made great progress. Erik believes genes will be used in the future to prevent diseases.