Ian Wilmut, cloning pioneer behind Dolly the Sheep, dies at 79

Ian Wilmut led the team that created Dolly the Sheep, the first cloned mammal from an adult cell.
Dolly's creation in 1996 sparked ethical debates about cloning and opened doors to new scientific possibilities.
Wilmut's later work focused on using cloning techniques for stem cell research and regenerative medicine.
The cloning techniques behind Dolly continue to impact biomedical advancements.
Wilmut died at age 79 after battling Parkinson's disease.