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Cloning – Legal and Prohibited Uses
The process of cloning is a biological phenomenon through which a genetic copy of a cell, tissue, or even an entire organism is created. Many people identify the topic solely with the cloning of whole organisms, although it encompasses a much broader spectrum, including medical applications. The roots of the concept of cloning trace back to the Greek word “klon,” which meant a sprout or twig and originally referred to the vegetative propagation of plants. Among the natural forms of cloning are identical twins, who share the same genetic information. Cloning is not a new phenomenon; it has long been applied in plants, for example, through division or cuttings. In…