# Dolly the sheep: 30-year legacy of cloning pioneer

Dolly the sheep, the first mammal cloned from an adult cell, was born in 1996 and died in 2003. This anniversary reflects on her profound impact on cloning research, ethical debates, and public understanding of biotechnology. Her legacy continues to influence reproductive science and bioethics today.

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## Sources

### Science
- [Nature](https://www.nature.com/articles/d41586-026-02185-1) — 2026-07-10