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Zhong Zhong is a crab-eating macaque born in China in 2017, notable for being one of the first primates successfully cloned using somatic cell nuclear transfer. The procedure was conducted by researchers at the Chinese Academy of Sciences, utilizing fetal monkey fibroblasts to create the clone. Alongside Hua Hua, Zhong Zhong's birth provided a breakthrough in primate cloning, overcoming previous biological barriers to reproductive cloning in primates. The research targets the scientific community and aims to advance biomedical and genetic research.
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Who is Zhong Zhong the monkey?
Zhong Zhong is a crab-eating macaque born in China in 2017 who became one of the first primates ever successfully cloned. She was created using somatic cell nuclear transfer, the exact same method used to clone Dolly the sheep.
Where was Zhong Zhong cloned?
The cloning procedure was conducted by researchers at the Chinese Academy of Sciences in Shanghai. They published their groundbreaking findings in the scientific journal *Cell* in early 2018.
How was the monkey Zhong Zhong cloned?
Scientists used somatic cell nuclear transfer, which involves replacing an egg cell's nucleus with DNA from a non-reproductive cell. They specifically utilized fetal monkey fibroblasts rather than adult cells to create the viable embryo.
Does Zhong Zhong have any cloned siblings?
Yes, she was born alongside her female clone sibling, Hua Hua. Both monkeys were cloned from the same fetal tissue, marking a massive milestone in primate genetics research.
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