Genetic Engineering

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This paper reviews the case of a child born as a clone of the father from the perspective of Lee M. Silver, author of "Remaking Eden." Similarly, the case of a child cloned to provide bone marrow for a sibling is discussed through the perspective of Dr. Leon R. Kass, author of "Life, Liberty and the Defense of Dignity." These two cases reveal a great deal about the differing perspectives of the authors and the polarization of the debate that surrounds the future of genetic engineering.

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"In the case of Repete, on interesting issue may be the potential difficulty for the clone in developing a separate identity from the father. Critics could argue that it may be difficult for the son (Repete) to create an identity that is different from his father, who is virtually genetically identical. Further, the father and mother may psychologically expect the child to be virtually identical to the father, thus pressuring the child not to create a separate identity, and to keep many of the father's characteristics."

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