
By Joseph Panno
Animal Cloning: The Science of Nuclear Transfer offers a comprehensive yet accessible exploration of animal cloning within the broader context of modern biology. The book explains how cloning occurs naturally at the molecular, cellular, and organism levels, then traces the scientific journey that led to nuclear transfer techniques and the successful cloning of mammals, including the landmark case of Dolly the sheep.
Key Features:
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Clear explanation of nuclear transfer and cloning mechanisms
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Historical overview of animal cloning experiments
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Discussion of transgenic animals and biomedical applications
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Coverage of ethical, legal, and commercial issues
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Suitable for biology, biotechnology, and veterinary readers

Table of Contents
- A World of Cloning
- Molecular Clones
- Cell Clones
- Plant Clones
- Animal Clones
- The History of Animal Cloning
- Early Embryo Cloning Experiments
- Cloning in Amphibians
- Challenges in Mammalian Cloning
- Breakthroughs in Farm Animal Cloning
- Dolly: The First Cloned Mammal
- Cloning from an Adult Somatic Cell
- The Role of Cell Cycle (G0 Phase)
- Cloning from Cultured Cells
- Dolly’s Life and Scientific Legacy
- Transgenic Cloning
- Transgenic Animals as Biofactories
- Production of Therapeutic Drugs
- Spider Silk Production in Goats
- Cloning of High-Value Animals
- Organ Farming and Xenotransplantation
- Principles of Organ Transplantation
- Immune Rejection Mechanisms
- The Human Immune System
- Immunosuppression Strategies
- Artificial Organs
- Future Directions
- Therapeutic Cloning
- Historical Development
- Human Cloning Concepts
- Human–Animal Hybrids
- Future Prospects
- Ethical Considerations
- Farm Animals
- Research Animals
- Human Cloning
- Human–Animal Hybrids
- Legal Frameworks
- United Kingdom Regulations
- European Union Policies
- United States Regulations
- Commercialization of Animal Cloning
- Roslin Institute
- PPL Therapeutics
- Hematech, Inc.
- GTC Biotherapeutics
- Resource Center
- Cell Biology
- Biotechnology
- The Human Genome Project
- Ethics in Clinical Research
- Clinical Trials Overview
- Gene and Protein Nomenclature
- Weights and Measures