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Published on: July 6, 2022
[Cloning--ethical aspects]
1Ustav lékarské etiky LF MU, Brno. mmunzar@med.muni.cz
Abstract:
Ethical problems related to cloning are discussed on three model situations: cloning of human beings (for example by utilizing the techniques of embryo splitting or nuclear transfer), use of embryonic cells in cloning techniques and cloning of nonembryonic cells. The first situation is strictly condemned, the second has been examined up present (it should be condemned as well) and the third is--under certain conditions--fully acceptable. The issue is discussed from the point of view of relevant Council of Europe documents as well.
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