| Scientific and Medical Aspects of Human Reproductive Cloning Contributor(s): National Research Council (Author), Division on Earth and Life Studies (Author), Board on Life Sciences (Author) |
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ISBN: 0309076374 ISBN-13: 9780309076371 Publisher: National Academies Press OUR PRICE: $45.60 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: June 2002 Annotation: Human reproductive cloning is an assisted reproductive technology that would be carried out with the goal of creating a newborn genetically identical to another human being. It is currently the subject of much debate around the world, involving a variety of ethical, religious, societal, scientific, and medical issues. Scientific and Medical Aspects of Human Reproductive Cloning considers the scientific, and medical sides of this issue, plus ethical issues that pertain to human-subjects research. Based on experience with reproductive cloning in animals, the report concludes that human reproductive cloning would be dangerous for the woman, fetus, and newborn, and is likely to fail. The study panel did not address the issue of whether human reproductive cloning, even if it were found to be medically safe, would be--or would not be--acceptable to individuals or society. |
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| BISAC Categories: - Medical | Genetics - Medical | Biotechnology - Medical | Reproductive Medicine & Technology |
| Dewey: 612.6 |
| LCCN: 2002001567 |
| Physical Information: 0.76" H x 6.02" W x 9.14" (1.05 lbs) 294 pages |
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| Publisher Description: Human reproductive cloning is an assisted reproductive technology that would be carried out with the goal of creating a newborn genetically identical to another human being. It is currently the subject of much debate around the world, involving a variety of ethical, religious, societal, scientific, and medical issues. Scientific and Medical Aspects of Human Reproductive Cloning considers the scientific and medical sides of this issue, plus ethical issues that pertain to human-subjects research. Based on experience with reproductive cloning in animals, the report concludes that human reproductive cloning would be dangerous for the woman, fetus, and newborn, and is likely to fail. The study panel did not address the issue of whether human reproductive cloning, even if it were found to be medically safe, would be?or would not be?acceptable to individuals or society. |