Human Genetics

Genetic cloning is the process of creating an identical genetic copy of an organism, cell, or DNA sequence. It is commonly achieved through gene cloning and somatic cell nuclear transfer (SCNT). Gene cloning copies a specific gene by inserting it into a plasmid, which is then introduced into a host cell for replication. SCNT involves transferring the nucleus of a somatic cell into an egg cell to clone an entire organism, as in the case of Dolly the sheep. Genetic cloning has applications in medicine, agriculture, and research, but it also raises ethical concerns, especially regarding human or animal cloning