All 4 clones of Dolly the sheep are aging healthily, a Nature study has found

in #science8 years ago (edited)

Quick report about how well Dolly, the world's first cloned animal sheep are doing these days. Scientists have found that four clones of the original Dolly the sheep (Debbie, Denise, Dianna and Daisy ) were found to be as healthy as naturally conceived animals. No premature aging, no signs of metabolic disease were recorded while osteoarthritis problems were marginal.

Read the article here: http://www.ibtimes.co.uk/20-years-clones-dolly-sheep-are-healthy-ageing-well-1572427

If money isn't a factor and the science community determines that cloning is "safe," would you use this technology and if yes for what? For example, would you clone your pet so that you can be with it forever?