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Human Cloning

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"Should human cloning be allowed?" The question of whether human cloning should be allowed is frequently argued by scientists because some have the view that overall it can benefit mankind. However others believe that it is too dangerous to test on humans. This report will outline the advantages and disadvantages of cloning and show religious and ethical views on this topic. Many people are under the misconception that cloning is innovative technology, however cloning of reptiles such as frogs and toads have been taking place from the early 1970's. Consequently on 5th July 1996 Dolly the sheep was born; she was the first mammalian clone produced by somatic tissue. Dolly was genetically modified to produce therapeutic proteins in her milk. Her birth was very controversial because it was announced a year after her birth on 23rd February 1997. Unfortunately after 6 years Dolly was "put down" because of a severe lung...

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