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Iris, The Prelude of Clones

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Synopsis Will Pandora's Box of Human Cloning Be Opened? In 1997, Dr. Ian Wilmut of the Roslin Institute in Edinburgh, Scotland, introduced the world to "Dolly," the first cloned sheep. By 2015, the American company VIAGEN PETS had become the first in the world to clone deceased dogs and cats, producing hundreds of cloned animals and establishing itself as the largest animal cloning company in the United States. In May 2023, a baby with DNA from three parents was born at the Newcastle Fertility Centre in the UK, made possible through mitochondrial replacement technology. As of 2024, we find ourselves in the age of AI, with expectations that AI will soon evolve into AGI (Artificial General Intelligence), capable of thinking like humans and even surpassing human intelligence. AGI is anticipated to address long-standing challenges in genetic engineering and biotechnology swiftly and effectively. But what happens when human desires come into play? What if a beloved child, spouse, parent, or even a renowned politician or scholar passes away? With sufficient funding and stable technology, could they be cloned? Even in the Bible, the birth of Jesus is described as asexual reproduction. According to Christian doctrine, Jesus was conceived by the Holy Spirit and born of the Virgin Mary. This event, known as the "virgin birth," signifies a departure from the typical human reproductive process. This belief is a foundational doctrine of Christianity, underscoring both the divinity and humanity of Jesus. While the concept of asexual reproduction differs from traditional scientific reproductive methods, it is viewed through the lens of faith as divine intervention. Currently, biotechnology is advancing rapidly in most areas, with the exception of core somatic cell cloning. This progress is gradually resolving uncertainties and instabilities while pushing the boundaries of what is deemed divine. A top-down approach, which entails completing surrounding technologies before developing nuclear weapons and only adding the warhead when conditions are right, is already being applied in genetic engineering and biotechnology. In the United States, violations of the Human Cloning Prohibition Act can result in penalties of up to 10 years in prison or fines exceeding $1 million. If someone is willing to take that risk...? The Pandora's Box of human cloning is already upon us.
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Chapter 1 - Coincidence

Autumn in Boston is always romantic. Yellow ginkgo leaves flutter in the wind, and the streets are filled with colorful fallen leaves.

On that day, Daniel was sitting in the Vester Café on the first floor of the Broad Institute, just as he always did.

After finishing a light lunch, he held a warm Americano in his hand and leisurely watched the people passing by outside the window.

Suddenly, a woman entered the café as the door swung open. She looked strikingly similar to someone deeply etched in Daniel's memory, as if she had traveled through time.

Her long brown hair, blue eyes, and smile perfectly matched the youthful appearance of his missing wife, Adele.

Daniel's face turned pale, and an unknown emotion surged within him.

His lips seemed to freeze as if he had forgotten how to speak, and although his heart raced, time felt as if it had stopped.

The moment he met her blue eyes, so reminiscent of the wife he loved, fleeting memories of happy moments with Adele flooded his mind, and a mix of longing and confusion began to intertwine deep within him.

Eventually, Daniel decided with trembling hands to set down his cup and approach her. His steps were heavy and cautious, yet he felt as if he were being drawn to her by fate.

She was seated by the window, looking at the menu. Trying to calm his racing heart, he carefully spoke to her.

"Excuse me," Daniel said. "Have we met before? I feel like I've seen you somewhere."

She looked at him with surprise.

"I'm sorry, but I don't know you at all."

Her voice was soft yet firm.

Daniel smiled, trying to hide his embarrassment.

"Oh, I see. I'm really sorry. I must have mistaken you for someone else."

She lightly nodded and turned her attention back to the menu, then began a phone conversation.

Daniel returned to his seat but still couldn't take his eyes off her.

"Who could she be? How can she look so much like Adele?" His mind was a jumble, struggling to comprehend the situation.

As autumn deepened in Boston, Daniel began to frequent that café more often, unaware of the changes that their chance meeting would bring to his life.