Dmitriy Myelnikov

Dr. Dmitriy Myelnikov is a historian of science, technology, and medicine at the University of Cambridge, affiliated with the interdisciplinary initiative Cambridge Reproduction. His work explores the intersection of biomedicine and agricultural science in the 20th century.

Research Interests: He investigates reproductive interventions across humans, laboratory animals, and livestock, focusing on embryo transfer, cryopreservation, genetic engineering, and their global impact on animal movement and rare breed conservation. His work bridges cultural, social, and ethical dimensions of reproductive technologies.

Article Trends: His publications emphasize the history of cloning (e.g., Dolly the Sheep), biotechnology in Edinburgh, bacteriophage therapy in the USSR, and the ethical governance of animal research. Themes span bioethics, transgenic innovation, and cross-species scientific practices.

Specialties: Assisted Reproductive Technologies, Cultural History, Embryology, Genetics, Veterinary Studies, and Science Policy.