Abstract:
Cloning technology presents humanity with the very real possibility that it may, one day, control not only its destiny, but also its origin. Cloning allows man to fashion his own essential nature and turn chance into choice. For the advocates of cloning, this is an opportunity to remake humankind in an image of health, prosperity, and nobility - The ultimate expression of man's unlimited potential.
Human cloning presents one of the most interesting challenges for Biotech and Public policy. The recent cloning developments have created a large-scale debate on the morality and ethics of duplicating humans and other creatures. Faced with the possibility that research in this new technology might pose a threat to humans, there is a lot of resistance from various sections of the society. Opposition to cloning technology has largely been advocated by the conservatives and environmentalists. Nevertheless, a ban on the new technology is not a solution, although cloning will almost certainly bring about some new risks .
This report provides an insight into the technological changes and scientific approaches in this field. It studies the concerning issues related to cloning and draws conclusion on its application to the growth process. It focuses on the achievements, challenges, and ongoing insurgence within the market that open new avenues of biological process.
Table of contents:
1. Cloning: History down the Line
2. Art of Cloning
2.1. Introduction to Cloning and Molecular Biology
2.1.1. Understanding the Genes and Cells in body
2.1.2. DNA and Cell Biology
2.1.3. Cloning-a Natural Process
3. Cloning Techniques
3.1. Cloning Process
3.1.1. Blastomere separation Process
3.1.2. Blastocyst Mechanism
3.1.3. Somatic Cell Nuclear Transfer
3.1.3.1. Reproductive Cloning
3.1.3.2. Therapeutic Cloning
3.2. Embryonic Stem Cell Research
3.3. Human Cloning Process: Potential for Irresponsible Research
4. Application of Cloning
4.1. Life Science
4.1.1. Organ and Tissue Transplantation
4.1.2. Cell-based Therapies
4.1.3. Gene Process in Disease Research
4.2. Breeding Livestock
5. Human Cloning
5.1. Scientific studies on Human Cloning
5.2. Designer babies - How they could be made using human cloning
6. Birth of ‘Dolly’
7. Demand for Cloning Research
7.1. Worldwide Developments and Opportunities
7.2. Risks and Limitations of Human and Animal Cloning Process
7.3. Cloning Market: Business begin to build
8. Ongoing Research and Development
9. The Debate Continues: On the Ethical, Religious and Policy Issues
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