Dr. Yeung looked to Joe and James. "Basically, we face a lot of problems with cloning. When you're making a clone, the DNA is the same, but problems arise with the gene expression. That's where we get the abnormalities. Most clones don't survive due to these complications, usually lung defects, organ failure, and a shortened lifespan due to the shortening of the telomeres at the ends of the chromosomes."
Domino gave him a look, telling him that he had more or less lost everyone in the room, including Mewtwo, who simply looked puzzled.
Yeung nodded and cleared his throat. "Many of the problems we've faced in cloning are accelerated aging, organ failure, susceptibility to infections, infertility, and shortened lifespans due to the aforementioned problems." He stood, put his computer on his chair, and walked over to the table. "What amazes me is that Mewtwo is still alive, despite its genetic code. Since it was a result of repeated gene-splicing, the problems inherent with other clones would be more prominent in Mewtwo, due to the mishmash of DNA. But, it's healthy. It's alive and healthy, and it managed to create a fertile race of clones, and it was a shame that it escaped, as it is so important to our studies. What allowed Mewtwo to survive when other clones failed? What allows its creations to survive?"
Mewtwo remained silent, irritated that he was being talked about as if he were not present.
Domino nodded and looked to Ryuta. "One of the reasons Dr. Yeung here is so eager to examine it, see what's allowing it to keep on ticking."
Mewtwo swallowed, unnerved by those words.
Quickie nodded. "I can get you whatever information you need, and we've got Misty in town, and she can vouch for Mewtwo, and we're trying to reach Ash, as he can, too."