Cloning

Cloning A research company has reported that it has cloned the first human embryo. Its goal was to produce genetically matched replacement calls to help patients with a wide variety of diseases. The company, Advanced Cell Technology (ACT) of Worcester, Massachusetts claims that its intention is not to produce a human clone. Company officials insisted their work is the first step in providing hope for people with spinal injuries, heart disease and other ailments. There …

…concerns. This type of cloning is called reproductive cloning which aims to produce a new person. Therapeutic cloning creates embryos that would only yield stem cells that for treating diseases. Researchers describe this work as an important step toward producing stem cells to generate replacement cells as treatments for diabetes, heart disease, spinal injuries, and many other ailments. New Battle: Human Embryo Clone Sparks Protests. http://www.abcnews.go.com/sections/scitech/DailyNews/clone011126.html