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Therapeutic Cloning Pros And Cons

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Therapeutic cloning, also interchangeable with somatic cell nuclear transfer (SCNT), is a procedure that helps cure ailments in science. To begin the process, the haploid nucleus, that contains the genetic makeup, is separated from the fertilized egg. Somatic cells are then obtained from embryonic tissue and injected into the fertilized egg. If done so correctly, a cleavage is formed and cells divide due to mitotic division. In result, this forms a blastocyst where new stem cells are cultivated for further growth. These new stem cells are implanted in the being requiring the operation, and if successful, he or she’s disease is treated. However, there is a downside present to the benefits of improving the quality of life and medicine. Not only
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