Scientists in Hawaii and Texas have unveiled some good news for planned "therapeutic cloning" techniques, in which new genetically-correct tissues would be grown in the lab for transplant into people needing replacement parts. Quite apart from religious/ethical concerns about the likely need to create human embryos - which …

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Wednesday 25th March 2009 13:35 GMT Matt

have they not seen

"the Island"

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Wednesday 25th March 2009 16:38 GMT Anonymous Coward

Remember

You're never alone with a clone.

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Wednesday 25th March 2009 16:38 GMT Anonymous Coward

re: The Island

Maybe so, but all you do is harvest the organ and keep growing it separately before the clone develops conciousness. No ethical issues there, plus I can have my organs replaced without resorting to mechanical parts and ending up looking like a Cyberman...

Bring it on!

Also, cloned teeth would be pretty awesome. Think about it.

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Wednesday 25th March 2009 19:57 GMT PunkTiger

A part of the whole

I think I have some cells on me that aren't doing anything special right now. Put me down for a kidney and a pancreas, please... hold the liver.

Paris...because even she'd want some replaceable parts.

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Thursday 26th March 2009 14:26 GMT Anonymous Coward

Uses for clones

http://www.commonplacebook.com/jokes/clone_of_my_own.shtm

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Thursday 26th March 2009 14:26 GMT Anonymous Coward

I can't be the only one thinking..

How much would it cost for a clone of Salma Hayek?

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Thursday 26th March 2009 14:26 GMT Ian McNee

Nerver mind The Island...

...as any fule kno (who's seen Blade Runner) clones only last for six years at best. And that's if you don't have some psychotic ex-cop running around after you trying either shag you or blow holes in you (or possibly both, it's all very Freudian)

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