Scientists have been able to clone cells, tissues, and entire mammals like sheep, thanks to advancements in cloning technology. Cloning is a naturally occurring phenomenon in which organisms such as bacteria reproduce asexually by dividing their cells. We recognize that human cloning is a hotly debated and contentious topic that, in most cases, receives a lot of attention. Many of these debates ignore the potential of human cloning as scientific advancement and the importance of human safety and well-being.
Cloning’s main advantage is that it allows for faster reproduction. According to Robertson (1998), cloning results in creating genes that are superior to what nature would otherwise dictate. When farmers practice cloning, for example, they may produce a large number of offspring. These animals are among the healthiest on the planet and thus provide the safest and most nutritious food for humans. Assisted reproductive technologies (ARTs) such as artificial insemination, in embryo transfer and vitro fertilization, used by modern farmers, have greatly accelerated the process of animal cloning for human benefit. Thus, regulating cloning will only hamper scientific advancements.
Cloning is, therefore, a highly beneficial process from a scientific standpoint, and it has the potential to usher in a new era of technological progress. However, the consumer’s attitude includes personality considerations, which are unrelated to genetics. To summarize, people should be aware of the impact of genetics on behavior and the limited role that cloning could play in bringing a dead animal back to life.
Conclusively, there should also be regulations placed on cloning only when the doctors and scientists don’t conform to the rules and regulations aligned with the practice.
References
Robertson, J. A. (1998). Human cloning and the challenge of regulation.