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 Cloning is a laboratory method of producing cells or even offspring almost genetically identical to a single person or animal. Although fraught with ethical controversy and still facing significant technical hurdles, cloning technologies, nevertheless, hold the promise of cell, tissue, and organ regeneration. By using cloning to create stem cells genetically matched to a donor, scientists could develop healthy nerve cells, skin, or even a whole kidney or heart that could be used therapeutically, implanted, or grafted without fear of rejection.
To learn more about the science—as well as the controversy—behind this futuristic topic, visit our Basics pages. For information about the latest advances in the field, visit our What's Hot section. A collection of past research can be found in the Archives.
Update reviewed by: Brandi K. Ormerod, PhD, University of Florida
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