Therapeutic cloning will in time allow scientists to create organs that are a perfect match for those in need of a transplant. The cloned organ would be based on the recipient’s genetic material and would not require the use of debilitating immunosuppressive therapies. There would (more…)

Somatic cell nuclear transfer (SCNT) entails the removal of an oocyte nucleus followed by its replacement with a nucleus derived from a somatic cell obtained from that patient. Activation with chemicals or electric shock stimulates cell division up to the blastocyst stage at which (more…)

Embryogenesis is a sequential process of differential gene expression dictated by the epigenetic environment. Exploiting epigenetic influence on phenotypic outcome, biotechnology platforms are developed for reversal of differentiation to achieve genetic reprogramming of adult sources (more…)