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View submission: Ask Anything Wednesday - Physics, Astronomy, Earth and Planetary Science
Hey there, first time here. There was a topic that sparked my interest yesterday.
Growing up in the 90s, you can't avoid reading about Dolly the cloned lamb. It was such a controversial topic that started so much debate!!
That makes me wonder, why haven't we heard anything new about cloning technology since then? It's kinda like people lost interest in it after Dolly died and no one attempted something of that spectre ever since.
Do any smart minds here have any insights on that? Thank you!
Comment by SonOfOnett at 20/07/2022 at 16:22 UTC
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One of the most promising use-cases is for growing artificial human organs
Comment by NakoL1 at 20/07/2022 at 18:42 UTC
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it's used in livestock breeding. to duplicate the best animals
you don't hear about it because it's controversial, and isn't a scientific breakthrough anymore