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[Ethical considerations on human cloning. A psychoanalytic perspective].

A Alvarez
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A brief review of ethical issues related to two types of human cloning is presented: cloning embryonic cells not intended to culminate in the birth of a new individual and cloning human beings. Advantages and objections related to both types of human cloning are analyzed from an ethical point of view. Repercussions on individuals born by the technique of cloning are discussed from a psychoanalytical perspective. It can be concluded that cloning embryonic cells could be admissible, while not cloning considered as a reproductive option.

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A Alvarez. [Ethical considerations on human cloning. A psychoanalytic perspective].. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/10953616/

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