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Functional Cloning Using a Xenopus Oocyte Expression System
Published on: January 30, 2016
[Cloning: reproductive medicine or breeding program?]
1Biologisch-Pharmazeutischen Fakultät, Universität Jena, Deutschland.
Wiener Medizinische Wochenschrift (1946)
|February 20, 1999
Summary
Cloning experiments, including the creation of clone-sheep Dolly, have sparked global debate. This article provides factual context and arguments on the science of cloning and its ethical considerations.
Area of Science:
- Reproductive biology
- Animal cloning
- Bioethics
Context:
- The public perception of cloning was significantly shaped by the 1997 announcement of Dolly the sheep.
- Media coverage often presented cloning and associated ethical debates as novel phenomena.
Purpose:
- To provide a factual overview of cloning, moving beyond media sensationalism.
- To present arguments and facts concerning the scientific field of cloning and its applications.
Summary:
- Dolly the sheep, created by Ian Wilmut's team, was a landmark achievement in mammalian cloning.
- The scientific principles and ethical discussions surrounding cloning predate the Dolly announcement.
Impact:
- Aims to inform the public and scientific community with accurate information on cloning.
- Contributes to a more nuanced understanding of cloning technology and its historical context.
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