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Is it illegal to make a human clone?
There is no federal law prohibiting human cloning; as of today, federal laws and regulations only address funding and other issues indirectly connected to cloning. At the state level, however, there are laws directly prohibiting or explicitly permitting different forms of cloning.
Has cloning been successful?
There currently is no solid scientific evidence that anyone has cloned human embryos. In 1998, scientists in South Korea claimed to have successfully cloned a human embryo, but said the experiment was interrupted very early when the clone was just a group of four cells.
Who was the first human clone?
Eve
On Dec. 27, 2002, Brigitte Boisselier held a press conference in Florida, announcing the birth of the first human clone, called Eve.
Would you clone yourself at any age you want?
If we ever reach a point technological and genetically advance where we can clone ourselves at any age we want then transplant our brains into that strong, young, healthy body that’s 100 percent like yours at the age of your desire. You can bet your ass I’d do it.
What are the pros and cons of cloning human cells?
Cloning human cells can lower recovery time. So athletes who may have torn their ACLs or people who may become paralyzed in traffic incidents may be able to recover sooner, or for that matter, become fully healed. The issue of infertility could be resolved.
Is it immoral to clone humans?
It is immoral. Some people feel that cloning humans is flat out wrong and unconscionable. They feel that many pregnancies would be damaged to achieve just a single clone of an individual and that it’s just not worth the risk. Also, evidence suggests that clones may have defects that can lead to premature ageing and death.
Should we bring children into this world by cloning?
Bringing children into this world by cloning who may be affected by these problems, some argue, is unethical. While the animal cloning factory is on its way, it may take a while, if ever, before you are talking to your very own replica. This article has not been reviewed by Odyssey HQ and solely reflects the ideas and opinions of the creator.