Cancer is a group of diseases that are produced when a single cell or a group of cells escapes from the controls that regulate cellular proliferation and differentiation. Cell differentiation research will lead to dramatic medical breakthroughs whether it's muscle cells or nerve cells that a patient will need. (Luykx 97) Diabetes and Parkinson's disease are just a few diseases that could benefit from cloning, according to the Human Cloning Foundation website. This is the widest reaching benefit of cloning. .
Another benefit of cloning is the opportunity that will be given to disabled patients. Today, paralysis has no actual cure. Paralysis occurs when the spinal cord is damaged and nerve cells are lost. Most paraplegic victims are given electro shocks to the spinal cord to try to stimulate the nerve system. Some patients are able to move again but awkwardly. Most, also still need much assistance with everyday activities. By cloning these nerve and spinal cells, then implanting those cells into a patient's body where repair is needed. It may be possible for the patient to regain movement. (Gaby 2) Experiments with cloning cells have shown that mice have regained their natural movements. Paraplegic cats have also gained the ability to walk again. An example of a victim who would benefit from these breakthroughs is a 18 year old boy who was about to graduate from high school, he attended a pool party to celebrate his graduation and miscalculated the depth of a pool and dove headfirst, breaking his neck and becoming a paraplegic. He lost all use of his legs and arms. At 19, he suffers from urinary infection and unbearable pain. In the future, with cloning technology, this teenager could regain his ability to function normally. (Smith 1) Disabled persons may be able to benefit greatly from cloning research.
One more reason to consider cloning technology is the opportunity for infertile couples to conceive their own child.
