Cloning: Is it Right?
In 1997 Scottish scientists successfully cloned a mammal for the first time, a sheep named Dolly. The technology that gave scientists the ability to clone a mammal created a debate because that same technology could possibly be used to clone a human. The question of whether or not humans should be cloned was now discussed for the first time. The government tried to pass several laws that prohibited the cloning of humans but few passed. These scientists had certainly made history and were proud of their work. The process of cloning is not an easy task: the scientists spend late nights of hard work researching and sorting through many failed attempts. Although one could argue the possible benefits of cloning, the cloning …show more content…
Therapeutic cloning allows for an escape or solution to human pain. Cloning can be used to develop ways to treat or even possibly cure diabetes, Alzheimer’s disease, cancer and Parkinson’s disease. Stem cells make this possible because they can become whatever the body needs. They can become healthy heart cells to an injured heart. Stem cells in the brain can become neurons that heal damage from Alzheimer’s disease. Another benefit of cloning would be to give infertile couples a chance to raise a child who shared the genetics of at least one parent. If the couple has tried but not been successful in having a baby they may now know what it is like to be parents. Also cloning can be used in the saving of an endangered species. If a species is about to die out scientists can take short segment of its DNA and multiply it to populate that species. Reproductive cloning could be used for organ transplants for people that are dying in the hospital. For example, if someone lost their last kidney and they aren’t high up on the donor list, then they may not be able to be saved. If scientists can clone the patient’s kidney, then they will have a perfect match, and the patient will …show more content…
There are three types of cloning: DNA cloning, therapeutic cloning, and reproductive cloning. These different types have their advantages and disadvantages that allow for argument. Cloning can allow for treatment or curing of diseases, saving an endangered species, and organ donning. Although it can be used for good, it has failed attempts that produce stillborn, malformed or sickly off spring. It all started in 1997 when the first sheep was successfully cloned. All theories and accomplishments have sprung from this one event. Human cloning is
In 1997 Scottish scientists successfully cloned a mammal for the first time, a sheep named Dolly. The technology that gave scientists the ability to clone a mammal created a debate because that same technology could possibly be used to clone a human. The question of whether or not humans should be cloned was now discussed for the first time. The government tried to pass several laws that prohibited the cloning of humans but few passed. These scientists had certainly made history and were proud of their work. The process of cloning is not an easy task: the scientists spend late nights of hard work researching and sorting through many failed attempts. Although one could argue the possible benefits of cloning, the cloning …show more content…
Therapeutic cloning allows for an escape or solution to human pain. Cloning can be used to develop ways to treat or even possibly cure diabetes, Alzheimer’s disease, cancer and Parkinson’s disease. Stem cells make this possible because they can become whatever the body needs. They can become healthy heart cells to an injured heart. Stem cells in the brain can become neurons that heal damage from Alzheimer’s disease. Another benefit of cloning would be to give infertile couples a chance to raise a child who shared the genetics of at least one parent. If the couple has tried but not been successful in having a baby they may now know what it is like to be parents. Also cloning can be used in the saving of an endangered species. If a species is about to die out scientists can take short segment of its DNA and multiply it to populate that species. Reproductive cloning could be used for organ transplants for people that are dying in the hospital. For example, if someone lost their last kidney and they aren’t high up on the donor list, then they may not be able to be saved. If scientists can clone the patient’s kidney, then they will have a perfect match, and the patient will …show more content…
There are three types of cloning: DNA cloning, therapeutic cloning, and reproductive cloning. These different types have their advantages and disadvantages that allow for argument. Cloning can allow for treatment or curing of diseases, saving an endangered species, and organ donning. Although it can be used for good, it has failed attempts that produce stillborn, malformed or sickly off spring. It all started in 1997 when the first sheep was successfully cloned. All theories and accomplishments have sprung from this one event. Human cloning is