As a genre, science fiction has the unique ability to inspire curiosity and deepen the understanding of issues that are facing STEM fields. One of those issues is the possibility of human cloning. This book examines how human cloning has been depicted in science fiction, the development of existing cloning technology, how scientists have used these techniques in the past, and their potential application for the future. Fascinated readers will explore topics such as somatic cell nuclear transfer (SCNT), animal cloning, and the ethical considerations surrounding therapeutic and reproductive cloning in humans.
Cloning Humans by Kristi Lew is a fairly interesting book. In my opinion I loved this book and the topic interested me very much. One of the things that I again love is the way the author writes. I love that the author sites its resources and gives examples of stories involving the topic and gives ideas. One of my favorite quotes is this “the first cloned animal was Dolly the sheep and…” This quotes fascinating. Who knew that the first cloned animal was a sheep and that cloning is even possible. I would recommend this book to anyone who has interest in science, loves to read, and people who want to be fascinated.