Scientific and medical aspects of human reproductive cloning

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Scientific and medical aspects of human reproductive cloning

Committee on Science, Engineering, and Public Policy, Policy and Global Affairs Division, Board on Life Sciences, Division on Earth and Life Studies, National Academy of Sciences, National Academy of Engineering, Institute of Medicine, National Research Council

National Academy Press, c2002

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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. Table of Contents Front Matter Executive Summary 1. Introduction 2. Cloning: Definitions and Applications 3. Animal Cloning 4. Assisted Reproductive Technology 5. Human Reproductive Cloning: Proposed Activities and Regulatory Context 6. Findings and Recommendations Appendix A: Panel and Staff Biographical Information Appendix B: Animal Reproductive Cloning Data Tables on Reproductive Cloning Efficiency and Defects Appendix C: Workshop Agenda and Speaker Biographical Information Appendix D: Bibliography Appendix E: Glossary

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  • 1 Front Matter
  • 2 Executive Summary
  • 3 1. Introduction
  • 4 2. Cloning: Definitions and Applications
  • 5 3. Animal Cloning
  • 6 4. Assisted Reproductive Technology
  • 7 5. Human Reproductive Cloning: Proposed Activities and Regulatory Context
  • 8 6. Findings and Recommendations
  • 9 Appendix A: Panel and Staff Biographical Information
  • 10 Appendix B: Animal Reproductive Cloning Data Tables on Reproductive Cloning Efficiency and Defects
  • 11 Appendix C: Workshop Agenda and Speaker Biographical Information
  • 12 Appendix D: Bibliography
  • 13 Appendix E: Glossary

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