Korea to Clone Drug Sniffing Dogs

SK writes "Scientists at Seoul National University Korea are seeking to commercially clone dogs this year — the world's first attempt to create canine clones for money. Senior researcher Kim Min-kyu at the Seoul-based University is spearheading the efforts based on his team's expertise in cloning dogs. As per Mr. Kim early last month, they signed a memorandum of understanding with the Korea Customs Service to clone its drug-sniffing dogs. They have already obtained somatic cells of the expensive dogs and will attempt to clone them in July or August to get puppies late this year at the earliest."

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Disgusting

[afabbro]

How many dogs have died in these cloning experiments?

It's not like it worked the first time. Or that it works every time now. How many thousands of puppies have died (euthanized, if not born in some freakish state leading only to suffering and death)?

Dogs exist solely as companions to man - they have been purpose-evolved by man. And now we repay their loyalty by subjecting them to these sorts of grisly lab experiments.

Frankly, I think Kim Min-kyu should be shot.