The Mystery of Cloning Technology

Author: (English) David Jeffreys / Fu Haiyan
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Publish Date: 2005-02-01
Features: This series will help readers uncover the mysteries of new science and technology, covering topics that are hot today. Each book collects fascinating background information and makes scientific predictions about the exciting developments of today and the future; at the same time, it analyzes the potential problems that scientific and technological progress may bring, as well as the consequences for society and the environment. What is cloning technology? What is genetic engineering? What will genetic engineering research in the future? In this book, you can find answers to the above questions and many others. You can also learn about the history of genetic research—from early genetic engineering studies to today's controversial genetic engineering research. Cloning technology is a process of creating new life, where the newly created life is identical to one of the parents, called the "clone" of the parent. Some animals and plants are produced this way. The human clone is essentially identical to an identical twin. Today, scientists are working on cloning humans to meet specific requirements. Cloning technology belongs to the field of genetic engineering. News about cloning research is almost a daily headline in newspapers. The purpose of this research is to modify organisms, providing humans with healthier bodies, better drugs, and better food. The success of genetic engineering, especially the success of cloning technology, gives people a glimpse of a bright future; however, there are also some frightening aspects. In this book, you will see two different aspects of cloning technology.