"Who wouldn't be thrilled to see a real, live dinosaur, like those in Michael Crichton's Jurassic Park? Readers find out if it is possible to bring extinct animals back to life. This book delves into the science behind attempts to revive extinct species through processes such as cloning and genetic engineering, and compares actual with fictional efforts. It looks at how scientists have gone about trying to revive extinct species, such as the quagga,...

Examines cloning, its possible benefits, the risks involved, and cutting-edge science in the field.

Explains what cloning is, its history, how it works, its relationship to twins, the role of stem cells, medical and other uses, ethical questions, and possible future developments.