Scientist reacts to move to ban human cloning in Minnesota

by Phil Picardi, Minnesota Public Radio

This afternoon the Senate Committee on Judiciary and Public Safety will consider the 'Human Cloning Prohibition Act'. This bill would make illegal certain technology involved in cloning procedure.

MPR's Phil Picardi spoke to Dr. Meri Firpo about the science community's reaction. Dr. Firpo is a researcher at the University of Minnesota's Stem Cell Institute.

Broadcast Dates

• Morning Edition, 03/17/2011, 6:50 a.m.