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Tom Brady's Dog Clone Sparks Biotech Buzz

11/5/2025

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Summary

Story summary

Tom Brady announced on November 4 that his dog Junie is a clone of his late pit bull Lua, who died in December 2023.
Colossal Biosciences, the company Brady invests in, cloned Lua from a blood sample collected before Lua's death.
On the same day Colossal Biosciences announced it acquired Viagen Pets and Equine, known for cloning celebrity pets, to expand its capabilities.

History

Historical Context

The cloning of Dolly the Sheep in 1996 by the Roslin Institute marked a significant advancement in biotechnology, demonstrating that adult somatic cells could create viable organisms. This breakthrough led to increased interest in cloning, including pet cloning by companies like Colossal Biosciences. The ethical implications and potential for genetic research continue to shape discussions around cloning technology today.

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Story summary

Tom Brady announced on November 4 that his dog Junie is a clone of his late pit bull Lua, who died in December 2023.
Colossal Biosciences, the company Brady invests in, cloned Lua from a blood sample collected before Lua's death.
On the same day Colossal Biosciences announced it acquired Viagen Pets and Equine, known for cloning celebrity pets, to expand its capabilities.

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