To Clone or Not to Clone

The term cloning evokes powerful emotions in the eyes of the American public. It has been a controversial subject that has caused international uproar on numerous occasions. The term cloning is defined as an individual formed by some asexual process so that it is genetically identical to an already existing or previously existing individual (Barnes). However, there are three different types of cloning: reproductive cloning, recombinant DNA cloning and therapeutic cloning. In this essay I will briefly describe the different types of cloning, why scientists pursue their research and why the public oppose cloning research. These issues have yet to be resolved and they raise public opinion on the morality of laboratory creation.

When the media report on cloning in the news, they are usually referring to one type of cloning called reproductive cloning. However, there are three different types of cloning...