Cloning

Japanese scientists clone 26 generations of one mouse

9 Mar 2013

Japanese scientists have produced 26 generations of clones from a single mouse, the lead researcher said yesterday, possibly paving the way for the mass replication of valuable livestock.

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Brazilian scientists clone endangered animals

17 Nov 2012

Brazilian researchers are turning to cloning to help fight the decline of several animal species.

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Six little piggies who really are just like dad

18 Sep 2011

When he emerged after surviving 36 days under the rubble of the Sichuan earthquake, Zhu Jianqiang, the Strong-Willed Pig, was hailed as one of a kind.

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100 Most Important Science Ideas

17 Jul 2011

100 Most Important Science Ideas
by Mark Henderson, Joanne Baker, Tony Crilly
Faber & Faber

Be honest: are you able (or at least curious enough) to answer these...

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Stem cell research must be regulated

21 May 2011

The determination of mainland leaders to push the economy to higher-value industries in double-quick time invariably means having to be innovative, inventive and daring.

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Jurassic Park

4 May 2011

Starring: Sam Neill and Laura Dern
Director: Steven Spielberg
Year of original release: 1993
Genre: Sci-fi

Set-up

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Opinion

Michael Cox

The last straw for Terry Wong?

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Jake Van Der Kamp

iBonds are little help in easing inflation and a bad bet financially

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Failure to find matching donor puts experimental surgery in picture

The search continues for a compatible bone marrow donor for Sheela Gurung. The 31-year-old former Igor's Group employee has a rare form of leukaemia and despite an intensive search, no match has...

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Maid charged over death of newborn

A 28-year-old Filipino domestic helper arrested on Monday was charged with one count of infanticide yesterday over the death of a newborn boy with umbilical cord still attached, who was found on a...

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In the next issue of STYLE...

It's time to turn the spotlight on men's fashion and who better to focus on than eccentric British designer Paul Smith. We find out why Hollywood is cloning young male actors and unravel the...

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The cloning controversy

How would you feel if there was a person who looked and behaved exactly like you? If some scientists have their way, this actually could happen. Fortunately, until now they have not been able to...

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letters

The pros and cons of teenage dating

I'm writing to express my opinion on whether parents should allow their children to start dating before they are 18.

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Meat in point

Imagine eating the same steak year in year out. We're not talking about the same breed of cow, or cows from one unbroken lineage (something of an obsession for certain Japanese when it comes to...

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