What is the current ethical status of cloning animals and humans today?

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Cloning, particularly following the cloning of Dolly the sheep, has faced significant ethical and scientific scrutiny. Historically, many scientists opposed animal and human cloning due to concerns about welfare and the potential for accelerated aging in cloned organisms. Current discussions highlight ongoing debates around the ethical implications of cloning, as well as advancements in technology. While some progress has been made in addressing issues like accelerated aging, the cloning of animals remains controversial, and human cloning is still largely prohibited and viewed with skepticism. The scientific community continues to explore the implications and possibilities of cloning, but ethical considerations remain a significant barrier to widespread acceptance and application.
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I remember the moral dilemma of cloning animals some years back. Most scientists were against the idea of cloning animals or even people. There was real opposition towards the idea of cloning Dolly the sheep some years back. My knowledge ends with Dolly's cloning.

What is the status of cloning animals or even humans nowadays? Has the issue of accelerated ageing been solved, that was present with cloning animals some years back?
 
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