In this new century, there has been no slackening of the pace of scientific research and discovery. Academic publications and the mass media inform us, virtually on a daily basis, of new and profound discoveries that seem to probe further than was ever believed possible, penetrating to the very core of the universe and unveiling the essence of what constitutes human beings.

Few discoveries exemplify these sweeping developments more than cloning – the laboratory-aided replication of a strand of DNA that is used to produce an identical being. Suddenly, concepts and practices that just a generation or two ago would have been relegated to the realms of science fiction are fast becoming reality.

However, with such rapid scientific progress come reflection and often concern about its proper use. The question constantly arises as to how far the practice of cloning should be allowed to proceed.

For the first time of his history the man reaches the first form of immortality.

1 - A Brief History of Cloning

2 - Recent Development of Cloning Research on Animals

3 - What are the Ethical Issues regarding Human Cloning ?

4- Is Research Cloning different from Reproductive Cloning ?

5- Can Adult Stem Cells replace Embryonic Stem Cells?

                               6 - Cloning and the International Community

                               7 - Further Reading and Useful Resources