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Cloning Genes Brochure
Consists of information and pictures about the science of cloning including genes, embryos, stem cells, reproductive and therapeutic cloning, and more. Presented by the Association of Reproductive Health Professionals.
Human Cloning: Recent Developments 1997 to the Present Time
A timeline of significant events in cloning history. Maintained by religioustolerance.org, an organization which seeks to disseminate accurate information on religious topics while defending peoples right to have differing religious and ethical beliefs.
New Scientist: Cloning Special Report
Articles, links to bioethics sites, a FAQ, and a bioethics forum from the science and technology magazine New Scientist.
The Pharmaceutical Research and Manufacturers of America: Cloning
General information, news, links to advisory committees and professional / scientific organizations, ethical and legal issues, and U.S. state cloning legislation.
ReligiousTolerance.org Ethical aspects of cloning
Includes definitions, how cloning is done, ethical discussions, comments from individuals and religious and political groups, recent developments, and links to articles and essays.
The Reproductive Cloning Network
Provides current and archived news, Frequently Asked Questions, an interactive section including quizzes, a survey, a crossword puzzle, and photo galleries, and links to organizations dealing with cloning. From The Reproductive Cloning Network, a neutral cloning information site.
Scientific American: "Cloning for Medicine"
Article from Scientific American magazine written by a researcher of genetic engineering of livestock at the Roslin Institute in Scotland. Includes embedded and separate links to related information, illustrations, and further reading.
Time Magazine: Slouching Towards Creation
Information on Dolly, an overview of cloning science, and the future and ethics of cloning. Oppose
ABCNEWS.com: Poll: Majority Opposes Cloning
An August 2001 ABC news poll that indicates most Americans oppose human cloning. Looks at how many Americans support and oppose animal, human, and therapeutic cloning and compares women and men as well as people with different religious beliefs.
Americans to Ban Cloning
Presents news, information, commentaries, press releases, and congressional testimony from the coalition [that] promotes a global ban on human cloning for any purpose. Click on founding statement for an overview on why the group opposes cloning.
Articles on Cloning
Links to articles on the consequences of, attempts to ban, and current research on cloning. From Euthanasia.com, an organization committed to the fundamental belief that the direct killing of another person is wrong.
Family.org: Dr. James Dobson Reasons to Oppose Human Cloning
A brief article providing reasons against human cloning on the basis of religion, safety, and pro-family concerns. By Dr. James Dobson, founder of Focus on the Family, a nonprofit organization devoted to preserving "traditional values and the institution of the family.
Position Statement on Cloning
The Position Statement of the Council for Responsible Genetics calling for a worldwide ban on human cloning. Support
The Case for Cloning
A February 1998 Time.com article giving reasons to support cloning and warning against the dangers of hasty legislation that attempt to ban it.
Human Cloning Foundation: Benefits of Human Cloning
A list of the ways human cloning is expected to benefit mankind. From the Human Cloning Foundation, an organization created to promote human cloning and other forms of biotechnology.
Human Cloning Foundation
This nonprofit foundation "promotes education, awareness, and research about human cloning" and emphasizes the positive aspects of such technology. Articles and essays describe how cloning is done and support its use.
Reason Online: "Should Cloning Be Banned?"
Reason Magazines article on the ethics of cloning. Includes embedded links to related information, links to essays on why cloning research should not be banned, and U.S. cloning legislation.
Roslin Institute
Discusses the different types of cloning as well as the technology, ethics, limitations, methods, and applications associated with it. Also provides links to related articles. From the institute in Edinburgh, Scotland that created Dolly, the first animal cloned from a cell taken from an adult animal.
Law
PhRMA Genomics: A Global Resource Recent Congressional Activities
Provides links to current U.S. Congressional testimony, hearings, and House and Senate bills dealing with cloning. From the Pharmaceutical Research and Manufacturers of America.
State Human Cloning Laws
Summaries of U.S. state laws on cloning. From the National Conference of State Legislatures. |
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