What happens during genetic modification? – Part 2 (Transferring Genes to Animal Cells)

The most popular method for gene transfer into animals cells such as eggs, is called microinjection and involves using a glass capillary tube to inject the DNA into a newly-fertilized egg. The DNA is inserted into the nucleus of the egg through a small puncture made by the tube. If the gene is successfully incorporated into the DNA of the egg it can be implanted into the female animal. Due to the early insertion of the gene, every cell that forms within the embryo will contain the new DNA. In addition to this, any future offspring will also inherit the transformed gene.

www.research.uci.edu/tmf/dnaMicro.htm

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Dr Georga Leisemann (Feeding Your Family)