The debate about reproductive cloning is far from resolved. The clip below details some of the ethical issues with the concept of reproductive cloning and features the work of Dr Panyotis Zavos, who in 2009 claimed he had cloned human embryos for implantation. His work in the area of reproductive cloning, is bizarre, but has continued the debate about reproductive cloning. The views of scientists and their work for and against human cloning will be a focus for me in upcoming blogs. Take a look at the video and see what you think!
Having done a bit of research about Dr Zavos, I've found that he isn't even a medical doctor, but a reproductive physicist. He is legally permitted to practice IVF technologies in the US with this qualification. His argument for reproductive cloning is a compelling one, until we find out he has combined human and animal cells to make a hybrid embryo. Doctor he may not be....mad scientist???? I'll let you decide that one for yourself!!!!
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