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Scientists provided background information, including embryology, scientific issues underlying cloning, the role of mitochondria, and other topics. After their presentations they answered qu…

In sometimes heated exchanges, a panel of experts questioned scientists about their plans to begin human cloning research. Among the issues addressed were ethical concerns, the safety of clo…

Professors talked about the ethics of human cloning for both therapeutic and reproductive reasons. Among the topics they addressed were methods of cloning, potential dangers involved, and po…

Scientists spoke to a panel of experts and the general audience about the state of cloning and embryonic stem cell research. Among the topics they addressed were methods of research, the suc…

Dr. Wilmut discussed the applicability of animal cloning data to human cloning. He was the scientist who cloned the sheep “Dolly” in Scotland. Dr. Van Steirteghem reviewed assisted reproduct…

Bruce Alberts and others talked about a new National Academy of Sciences publication, "Teaching About Evolution and the Nature of Science". It is a guidebook for teachers to help them teach …