Difference between revisions of "Cloning (Biotechnology and Society)"

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Taxidermied remains of Dolly, the first cloned mammal. (Image source)

We'll cover the first cloning of a mammal (Dolly) and then talk about more recent applications, including pet cloning.

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Paper describing cloning of Dolly the sheep.
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News and Views accompanying Dolly article.
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Paper describing cloning of mice from induced pluripotent stem cells.
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Compares the development of ESC, SCNT, and iPSC technologies and mentions some applications.
My Friend Again [MyFriendAgain]
Information about pet cloning services. See esp. the "My Dog has died" link.
Singer, E. (2009) The Dark Side of Pet Cloning MIT Technology Review. [Singer2009]
Comment about pet cloning services.

All Medline abstracts: PubMed | HubMed

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 * [http://science.howstuffworks.com/life/genetic/cloning.htm How Cloning Works]
+* [http://www.thisamericanlife.org/radio-archives/episode/291/reunited-and-it-feels-so-good This American Life piece on the cloning of Chance the Bull]