DNA And Cloning Controversy

Genetic cloning is one of the most controversial topics of all time. People, specifically scientists, are constantly searching for ways to improve the quality of human life. As a result, they began genetically engineering animals and are currently in search of a method to genetically engineer humans as well; which is called human cloning. There are many reasons why people should not go forward with this step since genetic cloning, consequently human cloning, does not respect nature nor does it ensure diversity and survival in natural ecosystems. In addition, genetic cloning is a cruel, harsh, and an unsafe experiment.

The act of cloning a human being comes dangerously close to human beings acting as God. Do human beings have the right to tamper with nature in this way? This essay explores the various ethical issues related to the cloning debate, and seeks answers to this deep philosophical question at the heart of bioethics. As a student of genetic biology and future biologist, this question also has personal relevance. Our science is evolving at a rapid pace. As human cloning becomes increasingly possible, it is important that we analyze the ethics of cloning so that judicious public policy can be created. It is therefore my position that research into cloning should continue to fulfill the fundamental goals of scientific exploration and to explore the possibilities that cloning might have in terms of benefitting human society; on the other hand, there are certainly ethical limits to the practice of cloning. It is important to define those ethical limits, so that scientists understand the best ways to proceed.

I am a sophomore at James Kenan High, I plan on graduating next year as a junior and attending UNC once I graduate. As part of a graduation requirement my school requires me to write a research paper on a topic of my interest. My graduation project is about cloning technology, specifically focused on how it will help fix genetic disorders and save seriously ill patients who have cancer, Alzheimer's or other illnesses. If you could provide some information on how you think cloning could help find a cure or at least find a better and more efficient treatment for patients with cancer and/or other diseases you feel like would benefit from cloning and since you are a pathologist how do you think cloning could affect diseases like

I believe that cloning would be a major moral controversy 50 years from now just, because if that kind of technology gets into the wrong hand it could be dangerous. Yes, it could be beneficial in some way, but I think the consequence that could result from it would over power the purpose. For example, if cloning technology gets into the hands of one of our enemies they would then have the ability to create an army of cloned

A mad scientist stands in one part of a double-chambered machine, leaving the other empty. As he presses a button, gears begin to whir and smoke. A bright light flashes, and out of the empty chamber steps a perfect replica of the scientist, complete with clothes and command of the English language.

In this present day and age, cloning has gained much controversy in relation to its development and scientific use. Applying this contentious process to extinct organisms – known as ‘de-extinction’ - fuels further debate. Through various experiments – the first instance of cloning, Dolly the sheep in 1997, scientists have observed that this could serve as a gateway for further scientific discoveries. Also, it has been hypothesised that an ecosystem could highly benefit from the revival of an extinct species. Nonetheless, however advantageous it appears for some scientific development, the act of cloning an extinct organism itself has major implications involving the welfare of the animal itself. The controversy has also arisen

Although there are many benefits to cloning and stem cell research, there is much to debate on the ethics. Many people feel that the scientific community are attempting to play “God”, while others do not see the harm if such research and experiments are used to benefit the well-being of man-kind. I will attempt to draw a conclusion on the ethics of stem cell research with this essay. Are cloning and stem cell research ethical?

First and foremost, to argue a point on cloning, one must know what cloning is. Summed up, “cloning is the process whereby organisms, cells, or microorganisms are copied to produce an almost identical genotype.” (Adam Fox) Potentially cloning makes us one step closer to immortality and a perfect world. But honestly, isn't that what Hitler wanted to achieve? Didn't Hitler want to kill all of the jews because he thought they had wronged the country, and keep all of the “perfect people”? Cloning people is making a copy of another person. A movie called “the island” sums up perfectly to what it is was like being a clone. Scientists are working on being able to clone a person genics and making a copy of a person. It is crazy, right?

Should scientist pay millions of dollars to clone one pet or should they leave it alone? Many think scientists should continue the research. Some believe it is wrong and that cloning goes against god. There are many risks taken when cloning which makes it wrong to do in some people's point of view. There are many good reasons to be against cloning.

The advancements in science and technology have created a reality where cloning and reanimation are possible, unfortunately, this has created an undesired lifestyle that not everyone would be happy living. We emotionally and physically harm those that have lives that are dedicated for science. The system has now abused the power and transformed people and other living organisms. Just like any other great power, an even greater responsibility follows. The recreation of living organisms has only been an idea to many for thousands of years and now that science has proven it possible to some degree, scientists are realizing the negative impacts of cloning and reviving the dead. The big question people are now asking themselves is is this ethical?

Although the idea of cloning in and of itself is not a particularly new idea -- the first animal cloned was in 1997, almost twenty years ago -- in our society today, attention and discussions over human cloning specifically are consistently growing, whether it is in regard to cloning for reproductive purposes, or for research purposes, also known as “therapeutic” cloning. However, there are ethical dilemmas in either case. What I will be discussing in this paper relates to cloning for purposes of biomedical research. In these cases, the aim is to acquire new knowledge that will help inform the medical community and change our ways of healing through the use of embryonic stem cells. The ethical conflict here is that the cloned embryo will be

Cloning has definitely advanced over the past few decades. Ever since 1996 , when the first animal was cloned, scientists have been doing research to try to figure out a way to clone a human. I, however, do not like this idea. Why should something so unnatural and inhuman be able to be done in our lives? Some may argue that cloning is good for helping those with diseases , but where do we cross the line?

Cloning is a vital technology that humanity should strive to perfect, despite the many obstacles it currently faces in development and application. Approximately 100 species become extinct a day. Among them are flora and fauna that could hold the cures for cancer, HIV, or any other disease. Cloning technology could preserve and restore these vitally important animals. As of now, the technology is far from usable. Most experiments have resulted in the death of the cloned embryo. However, a few have yielded incredible results. Sheep, mice, and dogs have been successfully cloned and are the first steps towards a huge advancement in biology. However, the advent of cloning is not without opposition. Many believe that the cloning of animals is unethical and of humans taboo. (Hartl) The protesting of stem cell research has already caused enough problems for researchers, and they expect many more when cloning becomes commonplace.

Human cloning is the creation of genetically identical or modified copy of a human. Human

Today, the topic of cloning generates more argument then it has ever created before. The controversy over cloning is based, in part, on the fact that there are extreme opposing viewpoints on the subject. Also a major factor in the debate over cloning is a fear of new technology. Throughout history, man has always been slow to adapt to a new technology, or a new way of doing things. We go through all the trouble to adapt to one method, why uproot ourselves and change everything just to do it a different way. This attitude has been evident in the recent past, with inventions such as the automobile and the television. Nuclear power is a prime example of an advanced technology essentially abandoned out of fear. There are very few nuclear