A Singularity in Stem Cell Research and Human Cloning

This chapter provides an analysis of a singularity from stem cell research. The topics covered include stem cell research, regenerative medicine, animal cloning, genetically modified organisms, and gene therapies. A singularity from stem cell research can be defined from a human cloning possibility or correlated risks with stem cell-generated organs. It may be indefensible to rely on stem cells obtained from embryos, but scientists may be able to obtain pluripotent stem cells from gene reprogramming. The economic value of stem cell research as well as gene therapies may be exceptionally high. From the Buddhist standpoint, there is little reason to pursue a human cloning while it is likely irrational to pursue to replace all of your internal organs to extend your life a little bit. This analysis is applicable to a range of gene alteration sciences.