Technological Developments Advocating Cloning
Technological Developments Advocating Cloning
Sam looked at his clone and realized that everything was over. This insufferable clone he’d created was now controlling his whole life. His whole world was crumbling down in front of his eyes while he stood there feeling helpless. His clone was now in charge.
This is the type of ending that science fiction movies about cloning usually end with. Human cloning is usually looked at in a very adverse manner in spite of the huge advantages that it has. This negative attitude that cloning encounters is probably due to the novelty of this discovery. For, people usually become anxious when introduced to new things that can have drastic effects on their lives. Human cloning is a hot topic that is ensuing great controversy. The sensationalized news and media reports play a significant role in surrounding the issue of cloning with a disagreeable aura. Like in any other case Human Cloning has its supporters, who realize its huge benefits, and its opponents, who argue that it has dire negative consequences. Thus, it’s important to discuss both the advantages and the disadvantages of Human Cloning before passing a judgment.
To begin with, it’s essential to define Human Cloning and clarify what it really means. Human cloning involves taking a cell culture form a certain person. The cell then gets nurtured and manipulated into reproducing the individual’s physical make-up. Once the cells begin to grow they’re placed in the womb of a surrogate mother and the clone begins to grow.
A human clone can be defined as a delayed identical twin of the original person. The clone would be carried and delivered after nine months by a human mother just like any other person. Moreover, the clone would require eighteen years to reach adulthood like everyone else.
It is vital to note that the clone would be decades younger than the original person. Therefore, there is no danger of people confusing the clone twin and the original person. Moreover, as with identical twins, the clone and DNA donor would have different fingerprints. A clone will not inherit any of the memories of the original person. So, a human clone isn’t an exact copy of the original person, but rather a delayed, younger twin.
The advantages of cloning are many and of great significance. One of these is that cloning might be a treatment for...