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World Service,04 Jan 2002,26 mins

Piglets are the latest Clones

Science In Action

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Do two litters of cloned piglets bring the possibility of xenotransplantation closer? Nasa has been canvassing scientists for new ideas for exploring Mars. Secrets of parrots' sexy plumage lies in the florescence of their feathers. Can the discovery that insects, including crop pests, fly further and at much higher altitudes than previously thought be used to give farmers early warning? Why Dolly the sheep's arthritis is worrying scientists.

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