Cloning – Ethical Aspects
Authors:
M. Munzarová
Authors‘ workplace:
Ústav lékařské etiky LF MU, Brno
Published in:
Čas. Lék. čes. 2004; : 299-301
Category:
Overview
Ethical problems related to cloning are discussed on three model situations:
cloning of human beings {for exampleby utilizing the techniques of embryo splitting or nuclear transfer}, use of embryonic cells in cloning techniquesand 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 discussedfrom the point of view of relevant Council of Europe documents as well.
Key words:
medical ethics, cloning, human being, embryo status, Council of Europe.
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