The Second Creation by Sir Ian Wilmut

The Second Creation by Sir Ian Wilmut

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A recount of not just how Dolly was created, but the techniques for her predecessors, Megan and Morag, who were cloned from embryo cells.

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The Second Creation by Sir Ian Wilmut

The announcement by the team at the Roslin Institute that they had cloned a sheep - Dolly - from the cell of another adult sheep, sent shockwaves around the world. If this technique could work for one mammal, perhaps it could work for human beings; science fiction had become science fact. This book recounts not just how Dolly was created, but the techniques for her predecessors, Megan and Morag, who were cloned from embryo cells. The authors explain the scientific reasons behind their research; they also discuss where they believe this technology will lead, and the ethical issues that have been raised by Dolly. THE SECOND CREATION will be the last word on the subject of cloning.
The Second Creation offers a rare insight into the minds of researchers who just want to do good science while being sensitive to the dilemmas raised by their discoveries- Daily Mail
Dr Ian Wilmut, an embryologist, is the team leader at Roslin; he comes from the Midlands. Keith Campbell, a cell biologist, devised the technique that made cloning a reality. Colin Tudge is an award-winning science writer.
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ISBN 13 9780747275305
ISBN 10 0747275300
Title The Second Creation
Author Sir Ian Wilmut
Condition Unavailable
Binding Type Paperback
Publisher Headline Publishing Group
Year published 2000-01-20
Number of pages 362
Cover note Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.