Therapeutic cloning is a process where scientists create a clone, or a genetically identical copy, of a cell (usually human) for medical purposes. It involves transferring the nucleus from a body cell into an egg cell that has had its nucleus removed. The egg cell is then stimulated to develop into an embryo, which produces stem cells. These stem cells are important because they can develop into any type of cell in the body, making them useful for repairing or replacing damaged tissues or organs. Unlike cloning a whole organism, therapeutic cloning is used to treat diseases and injuries by creating cells that are genetically matched to the patient, reducing the risk of rejection.
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