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MIT Technology Review·3 min read·medium

Cloning could be used to save species—or make human “organ sacks”

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Jessica Hamzelou
Cloning could be used to save species—or make human “organ sacks”
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Scientists have developed a CRISPR-based method to create female mouse clones from male embryos by removing the Y chromosome. The article explores the dual nature of cloning technology, highlighting its potential for species conservation alongside ethical concerns regarding pet cloning and human applications.

Creating genetically identical copies can veer from the cool to the creepy.

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