Cloning is a process used to obtain an identical organism asexually. The clone it produces does not only look and think like its donor, its DNA is identical. DNA stands for deoxyribonucleic acid. It is the substance that contains the genetic information for most organisms. In other words, it contains the information that tells the body how to work and develop. For example, if you have blue eyes, it is a result of your DNA. The core of the case against cloning for cures is that it will justify the creation of a whole new industry of embryo production whose entire purpose would be dismemberment for research. From an opposing standpoint, there is no evidence for the position that embryonic clones are persons or even potential persons.
             Before going into the argument of its ethics and righteousness, one must fully understand the process of cloning. The technique used to make cloning possible is called nuclear transfer. It was first explored in the 1920s by Hans Spemann for the purpose of conducting genetics research, the study of heredity and genes in living organisms. Nuclear transfer requires two cells, a donor cell and an oocyte, or egg cell. Contrary to previous belief, research has proven that the egg cell works optimally if it is unfertilized. First, the egg cell must be enucleated. This means that the nucleus is removed from the cell. Since the majority of its genetic information is stored in the nucleus, this eliminates the cell's heritage. The donor cell is then forced into a stage called the Gap Zero, a dormant phase. This is done in different ways, depending on the technique. This Gap Zero stage causes the cell to shut down, but it does not die. Now, the nucleus of the donor cell is ready to be accepted by the egg cell, which at this point does not have one. The donor cell's nucleus is then removed from the donor cell and placed inside the egg cell. This feat is accomplished either through cell fusion or tra...