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Twenty-six years since Dolly: cloning, stem cells and community suspicion

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Professor Megan Munsie, internationally recognised stem cell researcher
Professor Megan Munsie, internationally recognised stem cell researcher(Supplied)

When UK scientists successfully cloned Dolly the sheep, the potential benefits around human health and eradicating genetic born disease seemed just over the horizon.

However, in 2022, public acceptance and policy creation continue to trail behind, as the ethics and uses of this science polarise our global community.

Guests:

Professor Megan Munsie, internationally recognised leader in the stem cell research community. She heads a research program at Melbourne University into the ethical, legal and social implications of stem cell research.

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Radio Broadcasting, Radio, ABC, History Education, Community and Society
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