cloning research

Cloning research involves creating an organism that is genetically identical to another by copying its DNA. Scientists typically do this through a process called somatic cell nuclear transfer, where the nucleus (containing genetic material) from a donor cell is inserted into an egg cell that has had its own nucleus removed. This egg is then stimulated to develop into an organism. Cloning has potential applications in medicine, agriculture, and conservation, but it also raises ethical questions about identity, biodiversity, and the limits of scientific intervention.