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Cloning
This is a very important topic right now - it's crucial for people to learn all they can, especially now that the Human Genome Project has mapped the human genetic code. Here you'll find arguments pro and con, along with scientific information on how cloning takes place, news, ethics, and a bit of light humor.
Stem Cell Research
From Vincent Jones: "Stem cell research. Learn more about stem cells, why scientists believe they have the potential to be the holy grail of modern medicine, why some object to their usage, and how legislators are affecting the debate."
Raelians & Cloning
Background information, history, and beliefs of the Raelians, a religious group which has been very involved in the effort to clone humans.
Conceiving a Clone
Historical development of cloning technology, various techniques used, animations of cloning processes, and the scientists who are working on this technology right now.
Clonaid
Company created by the RAEL movement to clone children from their parents.
Growing Old Before Their Time
Six calves from Connecticut should finally answer the question of whether clones age prematurely.
Human Cloning Foundation
Dedicated to getting support for human cloning and research before it is banned.
Selfness
Gregory Benford tries to argue that he is actually a clone already. Could you be one, too? Do you care?
Clone Wars
Is it true that "there are some avenues that should be off limits to science. If scientists will not draw the line for themselves, it is up to the elected representatives of the people to draw it for them"?
What is a Clone ?
Dr. Richard Seed explains how cloning works and what he intends to do.
Papal Panel Condemns Cloning
Official Vatican statement on cloning technologies and efforts.
Cloning & Religion
What are the msot common religious and ethical implications of human cloning which we encounter?
Who's Afraid of Human Cloning?
James K. Glassman says that eventually technology "trumps politics" and criticizes lawmakers for their shortsightedness.
Misusing Cloning
The man responsible for cloning first mammal expresses concerns that his research might be misused (or not used at all!) in the future.
The Twin Paradox
Wouldn't a human clone be morally and genetically the same as an identical twin? So what's morally worng about cloning people?