U.S. Lags South Korea, Again

Newswise — Fears of cloning, genetic screening, egg donation and other new technologies generated by bioethicists have again allowed South Korean scientists to take the lead in stem cell research, said UAB Professor Gregory E. Pence, Ph.D., a proponent of human cloning for the treatment of diseases. "The real significance of the May 19th announcement [about cloning] is that, once again, the Koreans did it, not the Americans. More and more, we see the opportunity cost of the views of those who oppose embryonic research." He is the author of several books, including "Brave New Bioethics" (2003) and his latest book "Cloning After Dolly: Who's Still Afraid?" (2005). In March 2001, Pence testified before the U.S. House Commerce Subcommittee where he advised against a cloning ban.