By temporarily silencing a hyperactive gene, scientists dramatically boost the efficiency of mouse cloning
Friday, March 16, 2012 - 08:02
in Biology & Nature
In principle, somatic cell nuclear transfer (SCNT) is a potent tool for scientists looking to produce exact genetic replicas of a particular animal. By injecting a nucleus from an adult cell into an oocyte from which the nucleus has been removed, one can initiate the embryonic development process and derive a clone of the donor animal.