Reproductive Cloning

Reproductive cloning is a scientific technique aimed at creating an organism that is genetically identical to another. In the context of mammals, including humans, this involves transferring the nucleus of a somatic cell (body cell) from the individual to be cloned into an egg cell that has had its nucleus removed. The resulting embryo is then implanted into a surrogate mother's womb, where it develops into a genetically identical organism. Reproductive cloning has been achieved in various animal species but remains highly controversial and ethically fraught in humans due to concerns about safety, individuality, and the potential misuse of the technology.