Oldest Clones:
The oldest clone recorded is Dolly the sheep. She lived six and a half years before being euthanized in 2003 due to lung disease. Dolly was cloned in Scotland by Ian Wilmut’s team. Kix served as a medic in the 501st Legion. Captain Rex leads Torrent Company in the 501st Legion under Anakin Skywalker. Rex first appeared in The Clone Wars film. Kix is the final surviving clone.
Cloning Milestones:
The first cloned animal was a sea urchin, split by Hans Driesch in the 1800s. In 1902, Hans Spemann had similar success with a salamander. Dolly the sheep, cloned by Ian Wilmut’s team in Scotland, lived six and a half years before being euthanized due to lung disease. Dolly remains the oldest cloned mammal recorded. In the controversial field of human cloning, Brigitte Boisselier of the Raelian sect claimed in 2002 to have overseen the first human clone, called Eve. However, the claim was never verified.
Clones in Pop Culture:
Clone Captain Rex of the 501st Legion appeared in The Clone Wars film. Rex became a legend among troopers. Kix served as a medic in the 501st and is the only surviving clone.
Human cloning raises profound moral concerns for many. Some believe it oversteps scientific bounds set by God or nature. Others primarily worry about introducing profound genetic errors resulting in suffering. Legality also remains complex. While some countries have banned human cloning, others have no regulations. Regardless, human cloning successes have proven elusive despite continuing efforts.