he division of an embryo in early development which produces
             two identical embryos. Thus, natural cloning already exists. Cloning is currently a technology
             The benefits that cloning could offer range from improving conventional animal breeding to
             eliminating any desirable genes in humans. Scientists are also pondering the idea of cloning
             endangered species to increase their population. The possibilities are endless. However,
             scientists are doing much of the research to benefit human life.
             Agriculture may benefit greatly from cloning research. Livestock breeders could utilize the
             cloning techniques to produce more consistent products. For example, a cow that has very tasty
             meat could be cloned so that a farmer or corporation would have a whole herd that produces
             very tasty meat. Therefore, a more consistent product might stabilize prices farmers receive for
             their meat, which would benefit small farms. This type of benefit could be extended to most
             livestock. It might be possible that animals could carry out genetic alterations that could remove
             some hereditary human diseases. These animals would then produce human proteins in milk.
             In the New York Times, Gina Kolata reveals, "cloning could also improve the agricultural
             industry as the technique of nuclear transfer improves, livestock can produce biological proteins
             helping people who have diseases including diabetes, Parkinson's, and Cystic Fibrosis" (A3).
             Cloning could offer a means of curing diseases or offer a technique that could provide
             healthy organs and tissues for people who need them. For example, in a Time magazine article
             "The Case For Cloning", one writer talks of more benefits through cloning.
             She elaborates by saying, "An elderly man develops macular degeneration, a disease that
             destroys vision. To bolter his failing eyesight, he receives a transplant of healthy ...