Dolly, the sheep that stands as an icon for cloning
This article explores the history of cloning, distinguishing between natural clones like identical twins and scientific breakthroughs like Dolly the sheep. It clarifies that while Dolly was not the first cloned mammal, she was the first cloned from an adult cell.
Why it matters
Understanding the history of cloning helps contextualize modern scientific debates regarding genetic engineering and biotechnology.
Have you ever encountered clones? In case you wish to jump the gun and answer in the negative, it might be prudent to think a wee bit longer. This is because the concept of cloning is intertwined with something that occurs naturally.
The content is purely educational and historical in nature.
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