Cloning
Cloning is a biotechnology process creating genetically identical copies of organisms, achieving significant public attention with the cloning of Dolly the sheep in 1996.
Creating a genetically identical copy of a living mammal for the first time in history, this landmark scientific achievement opened significant new possibilities and ethical questions in biotechnology.
Creating Genetically Identical Copies
Cloning is a biotechnology process creating genetically identical copies of organisms, replicating an individual's complete genetic makeup.
Dolly the Sheep
Cloning achieved significant public attention with the successful cloning of Dolly the sheep in 1996, the first cloned mammal.
Significant Scientific and Ethical Questions
Cloning technology has raised significant scientific and ethical questions, particularly regarding potential human cloning applications.
Ongoing Biotechnology Applications
Cloning technology continues finding applications in biotechnology research, including agricultural and conservation-related genetic applications.
