COMMENT

He has previously admitted that widespread use of stem cell treatments is still likely to be “decades away”. But he insists he remains hopeful and is backing a new research project involving Edinburgh and Dundee universities.

Dolly was unveiled in February 1997 and a new era of innovation began. Her introduction to the world not only sparked a media storm, but also inspired a new generation of scientists. Dolly – who was put down in 2003 after a

“There was a sense of clarity, well at least now we know and we can start doing things about it”

SIR IAN WILMUT