Genetics

Cloning

Clone

Embryo

Degenerative (disease)

Donor

Surrogate mother

The study of hereditary.

Transferring the genetic material from the nucleus of an adult cell of na organism and placing it into na egg whose genetic material has been removed.

Genetically identical cells or organisms derived from a single cell.

Early stage of growth (of a living being9

Gradual deterioration of organs and cells along with loss of function.

Person who makes the gift (sperm of male / egg of a female donor)

A woman who has a baby for another woman who cannot have one

REPRODUCTIVE CLONING

Duplicating a(n) person/animal/plant

THERAPEUTIC CLONING

Duplicating part of a person

Embryos are not implanted

To be used in research / to treat diseases

Its aim is to produce new cells with which to treat or cure diseases; these cells can develop into nerve tissue, blood or heart muscle (they can be used to grow brain cells to cure those who suffer from Parkinson’s or Alzheimer’s disease), which are perfect-match tissue and won’t be rejected

RISKS

Failed experiments / low success rate

Cloned animals die early Impact on mental development

Massive quantities of eggs required

Decline of genetic diversity High risks of birth defects

BENEFITSCarry out research: causes of some diseases / develop methods to treat them

Replacing organs and other tissues

Saving endangered species

Help couples with genetic diseases

Fixing defective cells and replacing them to the patients

Slowing down the age process

ETHICSEmbryos are already human – destroying them is murder

Relationships????

Human life is not an object

Religious issue

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qJ9Syd3GqQc

Top 15 Famous Animal clonings

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qJ9Syd3GqQc

Top 15 Famous Animal clonings