Introduction
“Dolly” was announced to the world on Feb. 22, 1997. For the first time in history, an adult mammal produced an offspring without an egg being fertilizedby a sperm. (Photo Credit: Reuters)
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The world was stunned in February with the announcement that an adult mammal had produced an offspring without an egg being fertilized by a sperm. The“Dolly” story ignited a global media storm, in large part becauseof its chilling implication that human cloning was possible. There was deep disagreement, however, over the ethics of cloning humans. Opponents called for a ban on human cloning research, arguing that cloning offers few benefits to science while requiring unacceptable risks and undermining our very concept of humanness. But many scientists argued that cloning research could open the door to better understanding of how cells work and thus help battle cancer and other diseases. Others said its benefits could range from duplicating embryos for in vitro fertilization to replacing a dying child.
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Jun. 14, 2019 |
Consumer Genetic Testing |
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Apr. 26, 2019 |
Manipulating Human Genes |
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Sep. 15, 2017 |
Medical Breakthroughs |
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Jun. 19, 2015 |
Manipulating the Human Genome |
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May 31, 2013 |
Patenting Human Genes |
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Jan. 21, 2011 |
Genes and Health |
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May 15, 2009 |
Reproductive Ethics |
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Oct. 22, 2004 |
Cloning Debate |
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May 18, 2001 |
Designer Humans |
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May 12, 2000 |
Human Genome Research |
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Dec. 17, 1999 |
Embryo Research |
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May 28, 1999 |
DNA Databases |
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Apr. 03, 1998 |
Biology and Behavior |
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May 09, 1997 |
The Cloning Controversy |
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Dec. 08, 1995 |
Gene Therapy's Future |
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Apr. 08, 1994 |
Reproductive Ethics |
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Oct. 18, 1991 |
Gene Therapy |
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Aug. 16, 1991 |
Fetal Tissue Research |
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Jun. 30, 1989 |
Solving Crimes with Genetic Fingerprinting |
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Apr. 03, 1987 |
Biotechnology Developments |
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Jan. 10, 1986 |
Genetic Breakthroughs |
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Dec. 26, 1980 |
Genetic Business |
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Mar. 25, 1977 |
Genetic Research |
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May 19, 1971 |
Human Engineering |
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Aug. 20, 1969 |
Human Intelligence |
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Dec. 13, 1967 |
Genetics and the Life Process |
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