Philosophy: Ethics: Applied: Bioethics: Cloning: Human

A conference at the University of San Francisco featuring scientific explanation with ethical and public policy debate.

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Douglas Dunn examines ethical considerations. Written by an identical twin (one of "nature's clones").

Thorough Report by the Institute for Philosophy and Public Policy.

Commentary by Dr. Patrick Dixon, Director of Global Change Ltd. and author of the Genetic Revolution.

Promoting education, awareness, and research with emphasis on the possible rewards.

Rabbi Michael J. Broyde looks at many sides of this issue and whether it should be allowed under Jewish Law.

Ronald Bailey asks what exactly is wrong with cloning people. [Reason Magazine]

Many years ago, British scientists had recommended limited research in using human embryos to create cloned tissue. But growing concern about the rapid advancement of technology has led the British government to extend a ban on human cloning. [Wired News]

Dorothy C. Wertz, Ph.D. lists the most frequently unfounded arguments and gives scientific responses. [Gene Letter]

Resources, links and scientific information on vertebrate, mammalian and human reproductive cloning.

What people fear isn't the science but the attack on human distinctiveness says Martin E. Mary. [The Lutheran]

In the debate over cloning, it's still pro-choice vs. pro-life. It shouldn't be. [Mother Jones]

Information and sound files of the United States president's statements concerning this issue. [CNN.com]

In response to the "playing God" argument, Dorothy C. Wertz has compiled what some religions' "true perspectives" on cloning are. [Gene Letter]

By Dorothy C. Wertz, PhD, a Senior Scientist in Division of Social Science, Ethics, and Law at the Shriver Center for Mental Retardation in Waltham, MA. [Gene Letter]