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If it was possible to clone people would it be possible to give them (the clones) non-human attributes?
Yes, it is theoretically possible to clone a human being through a process called somatic cell nuclear transfer (SCNT). This involves taking the nucleus of a somatic (body) cell from a donor and inserting it into an enucleated egg cell. However, the success rate of cloning is extremely low and there are significant ethical concerns surrounding human cloning.
While scientific advancements have been made in cloning animals, the process is still not perfected and there are many technical and ethical hurdles to overcome before human cloning can become a reality. It is difficult to predict when or if human cloning will ever become possible.
No, a clone would not be an exact copy of a person. While they would share the same genetic material, environmental factors and individual experiences would still shape the clone's development and personality.
There are numerous potential risks associated with human cloning, including physical and psychological harm to the clone, negative societal impacts, and the potential for exploitation. Additionally, the success rate of cloning is low and there is a possibility of creating malformed or nonviable clones.
Currently, human cloning is not legal in most countries. Many countries have laws and regulations prohibiting human cloning and it is also banned by international agreements. However, there are ongoing debates and discussions about the ethics and potential applications of human cloning, and the legality of it may change in the future.