[sotd] Dolly the Clone: 10 Years Later [June 20, 2007]
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Dolly the Clone: 10 Years Later
Today's site, from the Why Files, takes a retrospective look at the hoopla
and the science surrounding the most famous sheep in history. Gentle
Subscribers will find a thoughtful consideration of the topic of cloning
presented in the usual Why Files irreverent but informative fashion.
"In 1997, Dolly was big news. What did Dolly teach? Why did cloning attract
so many oddballs, and what is the status of reproductive cloning and
therapeutic cloning? The Why Files honors Dolly with a 10-year lookback." -
from the website
The exhibit reviews the benefits which may be possible through cloning.
Among the startling possibilities is the genetic alteration of pigs so
their organs could more easily be used for human transplants without
triggering massive immune attacks. Noting the other mammal species which
have been cloned, including cats, dogs and horses, the presentation points
out the scientific and ethical difficulties of human cloning and casts a
steely eye on some of the less reputable figures in cloning research. Links
to additional relevant resources are also available.
Ramble over to the site for a review of the cloning decade at:
http://whyfiles.org/261cloning2/
A.M. Holm
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