Reference: http://www.biologynews.net/archives/2012/01/23/saving_the_snow_leopard_with_stem_cells.html
Summary: There are only about 3500 to 7000 snow leopards left in the wild, and the numbers are declining. Scientists at Monash University have produced embryonic stem-like cells, taken from the tissue of an adult snow leopard. Being the first induced pluripotent stem cells from a cat, this breakthrough brings forth the possibility of cryopreservation of their genetic material for possible use in cloning in the future.
Impact: This can help raise the numbers of snow leopards in the future so they don't go extinct.
Critique: I think this is a really cool breakthrough, because it can possibly help prevent the extinction of the snow leopard.
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