George Poinar
American entomologist
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Born 1936 · age 90United States
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Updated 2026-06-12
George O. Poinar Jr. is an American entomologist and writer. He is known for popularizing the idea of extracting DNA from insects fossilized in amber, an idea which received widespread attention when adapted by Michael Crichton for the book and movie Jurassic Park.
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