“The term ‘clone’ has many meanings but in its simplest and most scientific sense it means the making of identical copies of molecules, cells, tissues, and even entire animals” (NBAC, 33). “Cloning” (without modern connotation) refers to three different procedures with three different goals, each varying in complexity. The procedures are as follows:

At the simplest level of cloning lies “molecular cloning”, where molecular biologists regularly make clones of DNA fragments to further their research. The availability of large quantities of identical DNA allow for less variables wi

Cloning is seemingly a way in which to use nature rather than prosthetics. We now have the ability to perform various organ transplants; unfortunately, there is a limit to the amount of organs available for use. Beyond the creation of an actual human being, cloning could aid in one day allowing doctors to create a perfectly healthy, matching organ for transplant. If the technology is available, why not research and develop it to its full potential?

The belief that genetics alone determine all aspects of a person is called “genetic determinism”. A common fear for potentially cloned persons is psychological harm due to loss of uniqueness or individuality. While genes do play an essential role in physical and behavioral characteristics, individuals are the result of a combination of genes as well as environment.

On February 23, 1997 what was assumed to be impossible in all mammals was achieved by Dr. Ian Wilmut of the Roslin Institute in Roslin, Scotland. News of seven-month old “Dolly” was at this time shared with the press, and Dolly was physically displayed to the media. Dolly was the first successful attempts of 276 (Fiddler, 182). She was cloned using DNA from another adult sheep, and since her conception, the Roslin Institute has cloned 7 more sheep of three different breeds.

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