The Clones Are Here.
Published In: Atlantic, 2025, v. 336, n. 1. P. 38 1 of 3
Database: Academic Search Ultimate 2 of 3
Authored By: Bosker, Bianca 3 of 3
Abstract
The article focuses on the growing business of animal cloning, highlighting its applications in agriculture, pet reproduction, and even the potential for cloning endangered species. It details the journey of Ty Lawrence, an animal-science professor who successfully cloned cattle to enhance meat quality, and discusses the operations of ViaGen Pets & Equine, a leading company in pet cloning. The article also addresses public concerns about cloning, including ethical implications and health issues associated with cloned animals, while noting that cloning technology has advanced significantly since the first successful clone, Dolly the sheep, in 1996. Despite the controversies, cloning has become a lucrative industry, with clients ranging from ranchers to celebrities seeking to replicate prized animals. [Extracted from the article]
Additional Information
- Source:Atlantic. 2025/07, Vol. 336, Issue 1, p38
- Document Type:Article
- Subject Area:Science
- Publication Date:2025
- ISSN:1072-7825
- Accession Number:185850762
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