US firm, disgraced SKorean researcher, to offer dog cloning service

0 Comments | AFP, May, 2008

SEOUL (AFP) — A South Korean foundation led by disgraced cloning expert Hwang Woo-Suk said Thursday it was working with a US firm which offers the world's only licensed commercial dog cloning service.

Sooam Biotech Research Foundation, led by Hwang, said in a statement it had teamed up with BioArts International in California.

The California company Wednesday announced it would auction off the right for five dog owners to have their furry best friend cloned, with bidding in a worldwide online auction starting on June 18 beginning at 100,000 dollars.

BioArts says on its bestfriendsagain.com website that it has been granted the sole worldwide licence for the cloning of dogs, cats and endangered species by Start Licensing.

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