
Chinese scientists break key barrier by cloning monkeys
Why is it in news? | Researchers at the Institute of Neuroscience in Shanghai have cloned monkeys using the same technique that produced Dolly the sheep two decades ago, breaking a technical barrier that could open the door to copying humans. |
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About Somatic Cell Nuclear Transfer (SCNT) |
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Conclusion | This breakthrough can open the gateways for cloning human beings in the future. However, the procedure is still difficult and not efficient enough for commercial use for now. Also, the existing ethical issues remain and they would increase as the research for developing cloned humans gains traction. |
Source | The Hindu |