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When was the first successful mammal cloning achieved?
Quick Answer
The first successful cloning of a mammal was in 1996, when Dolly the sheep was born.
The Full Story
The first successful cloning of a mammal was achieved in 1996 with the birth of Dolly the sheep. Scientists at the Roslin Institute in Scotland used somatic cell nuclear transfer, placing the nucleus of an adult cell into an egg cell. Dolly was publicly announced in 1997 and became a landmark in biology. Her birth proved that specialized adult mammal cells could be reprogrammed.
Key Facts
1.First successful mammal cloning: 1996
2.Dolly the sheep was cloned at the Roslin Institute
3.Her birth was announced publicly in 1997
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