CC or Copy Cat, the first cloned cat, has recently given birth to three healthy kittens. Of course, the dad, Smokey, was a more “natural” member of the species. Two of the kittens look like CC, the other looks like the father.
The A&M scientists are hoping that this does not stir up any controversy. I find that it’s kind of a neat story, but the specter of human clones creeps in everytime the subject is brought up. When does science go too far? Let’s say: if scientists can “clone” a few stem cells to mend a torn ear or cleft lip something, then I think that’s OK, but I don’t think I’m ready for ethical ramifications of this:
Link via Drudge.
