2. What is human cloning? The creation of a genetically identical copy of an existing or previously existing human being.
3. Different types of cloning Recombinant DNA cloning process also called “DNA cloning” or gene “gene cloning” transfer of DNA from one organism to a self-replicating genetic element DNA can then be propagated Since the 1970’s Method is used to copy genes for further information Reproductive Cloning used to create a mammat that has the same DNA as another good example for this technique dolly the sheep significant problems: more than 90% attempts fail Therapeutic Cloning also called “embryo cloning” production of human embryos for research purposes goal to harvest stem cells of the embryo the extraction of stem cells from the embryo results in it’s destruction ethical questions about this method researches believe that these cells can be used to treat diseases
7. Threat to a person's individuality and uniqueness Genetically identical with another person Feel that they are a less unique individual than other people Because they genetically identical, they will have almost everything in common with their genetic parent
8. Relationship problems Kinship problems within the family Social relationships Relationship problems within the family
9. It's too risky At present, it is experimental and unpredictable Carries a high risk of abnormality in the resulting child Put both the cell donor and the birth mother at risk High failure rate
10. Eugenics – Start of a Brave New World Encourages selective breeding Discriminate against people Genocide is an extreme form of eugenics Could be used to produce an superior master race and underclass of slaves
11. We should not play God ! Nature has devised the proper way to make babies, and we shouldn't interfere with natural law by doing it in a different way A child conceived in the normal way is a unique product of the union of its mother and father; and is not a genetic replica of either parent. In normal procreation, the genes of a child are determined by chance through the fruitful union of two people
13. Cosmetic Surgery Plastic surgeries, breast augmentations, reconstructive surgeries would be much safer Doctors will be able to manufacture bone, fat, connective tissue, or cartilage that matches the patients tissues exactly This would prevent problems with silicone leaking or immune disease associated with plastic surgery
14. New Possibilities for Organ Transplants Organs, such as livers and kidneys, could be cloned These clones would be more successful than current transplants because they are created from the patient’s body and would be free of immune disease reactions Also, immuno-suppressed animals can harvest organs for more options
