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Yes, since it does not rely upon the death of humans to save others. Plus, 'cloned' organs would be (almost) exact copies of the patient's original organ, hence there would be far fewer rejection issues and so less need for (semi-toxic) immunosuppresive drugs post-transplant.
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Why are cloning plants important?
Well, recently cloning has been attempted only for copying specific organs, not necessarily whole human beings. This is important because the cloning of specific organs can completely obliterate the need to transplant organs and would guarantee 100% compatibility. This has been considered immoral on some counterparts because the stem cells needed to follow through with cloning require stem cells.
Do chrysanthemums produce asexually?
Yes the do. The make clones of themselves to produce and cloning is a type of asexually reproduction (:
Was an animal heart transplant to a baby?
NO. you can't transplant organs from one species to another.
What was the purposes of cloning?
Depending on the type of cloning you are talking about, Cloning can be used for medical reasons. Scientists are trying to clone vital organs such as hearts, eyes, lungs, etc.
Which transplant method would prevent the rejection of tissue after an organ transplant?
Using organs cloned from the cells of the patient.
Which transplant method would prevent the rejection tissue after an organ transplant?
Using organs cloned from the cells of the patient.
What is the difference between organ transplant and artificial organs?
An organ transplant is when organs are taken out of human organ donors and placed into another human, but artificial organs are either grown in science labs from stem cells or electronic organs that are usually made of plastic or metal.
What are 5 positives about cloning?
Cloning is beneficial because it is going to prevent species from becoming instinct such as animals and plants. If we don't got animals how would we human survive.. Some people might say we don't have to eat meat i agree.... but what about plants.. Plants provide our energy.... and they can produce and transplant... That is one way cloning could be beneficial hope that helps ALSOOO.... :D if heart disease destroys someone heart an exact copy.. clone.... could grow and replace it....
Should smoking patient be first to receive heart transplant?
Organs should always go to those with the greatest need and the greatest chance of a successful outcome, regardless of their lifestyle.
Why do organs have to be a match?
Organs have to be a match for an organ transplant because if they don't your blood will attack anything foreign to your body including non matching organs.
What female organs that produce eggs?
The ovaries are the female organs that produce eggs.
How much does a new lung for a lung transplant cost?
It is against the law in the US to sell human organs for transplant. That is why they are called organ DONOR programs.
