Cloning

Cloning was the process of creating a genetically identical or purposefully and specifically modified copy of an original organism.
== Overview ==
To create clones, samples of genetic code are drawn from subjects' cells, duplicated and implanted into donor cells. These donor cells grow, divide and, eventually, gestate in artificial wombs, filled nutrients and organic catalysts. Altering the nutrients and catalyst solutions that the cells receive can influence the physical attributes and maturation rates of resulting clones. The most aggressive mixtures of nutrients and catalyst solutions produce fully formed adult clones in several weeks, but forced growth acceleration often lead to mental instability in the resulting clones. Some cloners, however, have discovered methods to avoid this phenomenon]]. The genetic material donor is typically referred to as a prime clone. Using the subject's template, it is possible through many different techniques to create exact physical replicas. This process is capable of creating only a single copy or multiples. Furthermore, genetic engineering can further modify the clone to augment or subdue specific traits.
Although mass cloning is useful, individual clones generally lacked the personality of the original. As such, they often need to be taught from scratch. Because growth environment is a highly influential factor, clones can develop characteristics and identities distinct from their donors', even if they are genetically. A long standing debate over cloning and flash memory was whether clones retained the thoughts and memories of their prime clone. Some believed that clones were identical to the original in every way, while others argued that clones are unique through their individual experiences.
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