In 1996, Dolly the lamb and her clones ushered in a controversial new era of genetic engineering in which potential benefits had to be weighed against moral and ethical questions. Cloning explains in a simple manner:
• the science of genetics from its early study, to the exciting discovery of DNA and what cells do
• chromosome mapping, its impact on health issues, and its commercial aspect
• the ethical pros and cons of whether man should control his own genetic advancement
• a helpful glossary to explain scientific terms and concepts