I’m not interested in the ethics regarding what I am proposing. My son died at 24 from a fentanyl overdose. He was embalmed and buried 4 years ago. Isn’t it possible that there is DNA that isn’t too degraded and could be used once the nucleus from the egg is removed, and put into a “blank” and implanted into a human? -Tanya
Truly sorry for your loss, Tanya. The pain of losing a child is unimaginable and it's understandable that you're exploring this. In theory, what you're suggesting is possible. However, obtaining viable DNA from an embalmed and buried body is extremely difficult. The embalming process and the natural decomposition after burial can degrade DNA to the point where it's unusable. Have you considered other sources of DNA like personal items, any preserved blood samples from blood donations, etc? Given cloning is not yet available in clinical setting, you may want to consider preserving any samples you have.
I’m not interested in the ethics regarding what I am proposing. My son died at 24 from a fentanyl overdose. He was embalmed and buried 4 years ago. Isn’t it possible that there is DNA that isn’t too degraded and could be used once the nucleus from the egg is removed, and put into a “blank” and implanted into a human? -Tanya
Truly sorry for your loss, Tanya. The pain of losing a child is unimaginable and it's understandable that you're exploring this. In theory, what you're suggesting is possible. However, obtaining viable DNA from an embalmed and buried body is extremely difficult. The embalming process and the natural decomposition after burial can degrade DNA to the point where it's unusable. Have you considered other sources of DNA like personal items, any preserved blood samples from blood donations, etc? Given cloning is not yet available in clinical setting, you may want to consider preserving any samples you have.