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Chinese Scientists Successfully Clone Tibetan Goats for Cashmere Wool Production

ONUAH YVONNE by ONUAH YVONNE
March 1, 2024
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Chinese Scientists Successfully Clone Tibetan Goats for Cashmere Wool Production

Reports from China indicate a breakthrough in cloning technology as scientists announce the successful cloning of two Tibetan goats. Working under President Xi Jinping’s ambitious plan to lead the world in technological advancements, the scientists aim to revolutionize the cashmere wool trade with this pioneering achievement.

The cloned animals, a first-of-its-kind globally, are intended for wool harvesting, marking a significant milestone in biotechnology. The team, led by chief scientist Su Jianmin, revealed the birth of the cloned goats in Qinghai, northwest China, with the firstborn weighing a healthy 3.4 kilograms (7.4 pounds).

Chief Jianmin stated, “Two cloned goats have been born in Qinghai. The firstborn weighed 3.4 kilograms [7.4 pounds] and is healthy.” Details surrounding the project remain limited, with China expected to disclose more information upon the publication of a peer-reviewed paper.

Chinese media released a video showcasing the cloned kid, born as part of a somatic cell cloning project. Somatic cell cloning involves inserting the nucleus of a somatic cell into an egg cell stripped of its nuclei. Stimulating the reconstructed cell prompts cell division and organism development.

This achievement follows in the footsteps of previous somatic cell cloning trials, notably Dolly the Sheep, the first mammal cloned using this method. Dolly, grown from the mammary gland of a sheep, became a groundbreaking figure in biotechnology, born on July 5, 1996, and passing away on February 14, 2003.

With this latest success, Chinese scientists aim to transform the cashmere wool industry by leveraging advancements in cloning technology, potentially reshaping agricultural practices and economic landscapes.

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