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

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The current ethical status of cloning animals and humans remains contentious, with significant opposition from the scientific community. Cloning Dolly the sheep marked a pivotal moment in this debate, highlighting concerns over accelerated aging in cloned animals. As of now, ethical considerations continue to overshadow advancements in cloning technology, and the issue of accelerated aging has not been fully resolved. Ongoing discussions emphasize the need for stringent ethical guidelines and further research into the implications of cloning.

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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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