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The text «Scientists Create First Cloned Human Embryo» published in Popular Science on May 15, 2013, and written by Francie Diep tells us about the successful creation of the first human embryo clone by scientists using DNA from skin cells, and the numerous attempts by individuals to clone humans. This is a significant achievement that builds on the techniques used to create Dolly the sheep in 1996, known as somatic cell nuclear transfer. The research team from the U.S. and Thailand notes that while this clone could provide stem cells for personalized therapies, it is unlikely to develop into a fully formed human. Previous attempts at cloning in monkeys resulted in embryos that did not survive to adulthood. However, the research team led by Mitalipov has successfully created clones using the same technique that was used to produce Dolly. In the future, stem cells made in this way will compete with induced pluripotent stem cells (iPSCs), which can be derived directly from adult skin cells without creating embryos. The findings could pave the way for new therapies tailored to individual patients. Finally, the team plans to publish further details on their methods and results in the future.