October 2012

Human somatic cell nuclear transfer and cloning

The ethical considerations related to human reproductive cloning (somatic cell nuclear transfer) are discussed. Arguments are presented justifying the conclusion that the process is unethical.
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Editorial Office, American Society for Reproductive Medicine

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The Ethics Committee of the American Society for Reproductive Medicine

Vol 98, Issue 4, Pages 804-807

Abstract

This document presents arguments that conclude that it is unethical to use somatic cell nuclear transfer (SCNT) for infertility treatment due to concerns about safety; the unknown impact of SCNT on children, families, and society; and the availability of other ethically acceptable means of assisted reproduction. This document replaces the ASRM Ethics Committee report titled Human somatic cell nuclear transfer (cloning), last published in 2000.

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