The formation of one or more genetically identical organisms derived by vegetative reproduction from a single cell. The source nuclear material can be embryo-derived, fetus-derived, or taken from an adult somatic cell.
    

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A mirror in which the surrounding world is copied by reflection, framed with formulae associated with the cloning of biological organisms. Mixed media by Sophie Dauvois, 1998.

From cell to clone : the story of genetic engineering / by Margery and Howard Facklam ; illustrated with diagrams by Paul Facklam and with photos.

Merchants of immortality : chasing the dream of human life extension / Stephen S. Hall.

Cloning : Dolly the sheep / by Teresa Wimmer.

Guidance on construction of recombinants containing potentially oncogenic nucleic acid sequences / Advisory Committee on Genetic Modification.

Cloning / by Tina Kafka.

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From cell to clone : the story of genetic engineering / by Margery and Howard Facklam ; illustrated with diagrams by Paul Facklam and with photos.

Merchants of immortality : chasing the dream of human life extension / Stephen S. Hall.

Cloning : Dolly the sheep / by Teresa Wimmer.

Guidance on construction of recombinants containing potentially oncogenic nucleic acid sequences / Advisory Committee on Genetic Modification.

Cloning / by Tina Kafka.