Sheep+Clone+Wars

Dolly, the Cloned Sheep







Dolly was the first mammal that was cloned. She was "conceived" in Scotland in 1996 and named after Dolly Parton. As she grew, she proved to be able to reproduce as normal sheep, she gave birth to four lambs. But she died at age 6 from lung disease, however, scientist say that this is not related to the fact that she was a clone because other sheep in the same flock died of lung disease also. Since this discovery, other larger mammals such as horses and bulls have also been cloned. There are arguments why cloning should not take place...
 * It is easier to reproduce naturally than by cloning
 * it is more practical to have a child in the midst of a family
 * A diverse population is made up of genetically diverse people
 * Clone's don't live as long as naturally reproduced beings

Some argue that cloning is beneficial
 * It can produce desirable traits in children
 * the parts could be used as vital organs to use as transplants
 * it could be used to prevent genetic diseases