Cat cloning company closed

Genetic Savings & Clone, a biotech company in the United States, which sells cloned pets, sent letters to customers last month, announcing that it will close by the end of the year, due to demand for kitten version too low.

The company has reduced prices from $ 50,000 to $ 20,000 for each cloned cat.

The letter wrote, the company did not receive any more orders, because they could not develop cloning technology to the point of commercialization. However, those who are still interested in freezing their pet genes can go to the ViaGen biology company in Texas. The company spokesman also confirmed that Genetic Savings & Clone has closed and returned the duplication fee.

Genetic Savings & Clone was founded by billionaire and founder of Phoenix University, John Sperling. He had hoped to clone his beloved Missy hound, but this wish has yet to materialize.

Since opening in 2000, the company has created five cloned cats and sold only two to customers, each worth $ 50,000.

The first cloned cat "Little Nicky".
(Photo: post-gazette.com)

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