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Florida man pays $50K to clone his Boston Terrier
Luiz Hoinkis paid $50,000 for cloning his late Boston Terrier, Lucas, through somatic cell nuclear transfer, with a process lasting about 80 days, says Colossal Biosciences.
- Hoinkis, a Miami resident and dog owner, commissioned a clone of his dog Lucas for $50,000, using somatic cell transfer, he said.
- Faced with grief, Hoinkis sought cloning because he got Lucas in 2017 and wanted to preserve their bond after the dog died of lymphoma.
- Hoinkis says the cloned dog gave his family a second chance, restoring affection despite the high cost and risks, and he has no regrets, he stated.
- The industry reports a seven-month waiting list and raises concerns that clones share genetic risks, while companies cite conservation uses and celebrities like Barbra Streisand, Paris Hilton and Tom Brady use the service.
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Florida Man Pays $50K to Clone Beloved Boston Terrier - National Today
A Miami resident named Luiz Hoinkis cloned his Boston Terrier, Lucas, after the dog died of lymphoma, preserving their unique bond through a genetic replica. Hoinkis described Lucas as his best friend and soulmate, and after the dog's death, he explored cloning and collaborated with Colossal Biosciences and Viagen to create a clone of Lucas at a cost of $50,000. The cloning process takes about 80 days and involves somatic cell nuclear transfer t…
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