Genetic Cloning with somatic cells What are the pros? What are the cons? How does that apply to morals, scientific study and the economy
The donor list Only 5% of people on the list receive the organ they need More people are diagnosed yearly then there are donor organs avalible That organ will has a big price tag Your body may reject the organ, and you will be taking anti rejection pills along with other medications the rest of your life
What is somatic cell division? Replication and division, can create and type of cell Specially designed for you No rejection, no medications Ex. Leukemia and genetic disease
What is it actually How does society define it? Body Vessel, Embryo Expansion, Superhumans?
What if it was available and affordable? Life expectancy 85 vs. 100 Economic stress on the youth Baby boomer generation Reckless behavior and drug abuse
What if it was available and not affordable? Economic Divide Health Insurance Increase Lower % of the Population with Health Insurance
Morality Pros Identity vs. Sameness Twins Cell Cloning has no Identity Therefore Moral
Morality Cons Definition of Life Divine Creation Not Safe?
Conclusion? Individual Stance What’s Best for Society? Requires further thought