Philosophy: Ethics: Applied: Bioethics: Cloning: Page 2

Paper by Arthur Derse, MD, JD on the ethics of reproductive human cloning

Twins are feared in many cultures, and sometimes one is killed at birth, does this affect peoples perception of cloning? [Gene Letter]

Embryo research and the status of the early embryo is examined by Paul Lauritzen argues for a middle ground between those who argue that the embryo is a person and those who say it is property.

It may be unnatural, but encouraging genetic choice in humans is not bad. (It's also inevitable.) Says Oliver Morton. [Wired Magazine]

Ethics body backs cloning move. Report seeks legalisation of embryo research to tackle disease. [News Unlimited]

Short introduction to the results of banning cloning, with links to other opinion sites, and bills. [Reason Magazine]

The announcement that a team of British scientists had successfully cloned an adult sheep has touched off a new wave of discussion over the ethical implications of such a feat. [CNN]

Ethics and future of cloning animals, humans.