We are now considering finding fossilized remains of such organisms as the woolly mammoth and sequencing its DNA. In the future, it may be possible to clone this organism and bring an extinct organism back to life.
This question brings up the bioethics debate. Bioethics asks – Should we do this for human benefit or just because we can? Is this “against nature” and should not be done?
Explain the pros and cons not only to humans but to the extinct organism itself and other organisms likely to be impacted.
Explain the pros and cons not only to humans but to the extinct organism itself and other organisms likely to be impacted.
What about other species that are still here but endangered? Could there be some benefit to bringing back current endangered species such as Pandas and Tigers if they were to go extinct?
Will it work? Discuss some of the scientific challenges to whole organism cloning. Particularly one that is already extinct.
Write a brief paragraph on your thoughts on this dilemma. There is no right or wrong answer, but do base your opinions on facts presented in the text or other reputable sources.