Who does the medical scientists support what type of cloning?

The majority of medical scientists support somatic cell nuclear transfer (SCNT), also known as therapeutic cloning, in which the nucleus of a body cell is transferred into an egg that has had its nucleus removed. The resulting embryo is then grown in a laboratory dish, and the stem cells that are derived from it can be used to treat a variety of diseases.

Medical scientists generally do not support reproductive cloning, in which a cloned embryo is implanted into a woman's uterus and allowed to develop into a fetus. The main ethical concern with reproductive cloning is that it creates a human being who is genetically identical to another person, which raises issues of identity and autonomy. Additionally, there is a high risk of birth defects and other health problems associated with reproductive cloning.

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