Images of the Somatic Cell Nuclear Transfer Process

Enucleation

The recipient oocyte is held by a glass pipette (left side of each frame), while a glass needle is used to remove the genetic material in the process of enucleation.

Cell Transfer

A cell containing the genetic material from the donor is placed inside the Zona Pellucida. An electrical pulse is then applied across the two cells, causing their membranes to fuse into one complete cell.

High resolution images:

Enucleation 

Transfer

MPEG Videos:

Enucleation 1.91Mb

Transfer 2.21Mb