It's being called a breakthrough. A South Korean biotech company claims it has cloned these puppies using
stem cells from fat tissue of female beagle. The cloned dogs, named Magic and Stem were born Tuesday. And they
both share white markings on their foreheads and bodies.
Scientists have already succeeded in cloning mice, pigs, and deer using stem cells. But It is believed this is the first time stem cells were used to clone dogs. Stem cells are prized for their ability to grow a variety of more specialized cells. The company says it plans to commercialize the technology.
That would allow clients to store their dog's stem cells and then use them to cure their pets' diseases or clon them after they die. The company says the approach could help scientists study how to treat human diseases such as diabetes and arthritis.
Dianne Kepley, The Associated Press
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* prize : …을 존중하다, 고맙게 생각하다, 소중히 여기다
* diabetes : 당뇨병
* arthritis : 관절염
