... of the gene of interest with a bacterial plasmid that replicates the DNA. This process has been used extensively by the Human Genome Project but cannot be used to clone an entire specimen. (Oak Ridge) The second type of cloning, reproductive cloning, is where it gets interesting. This is the process used to clone Dolly. The process used in reproductive cloning is called "somatic cell nuclear transfer" (SCNT). In this process, scientists transfer genetic material from the nucleus of a donor cell from the animal to be cloned. This material is transferred into an egg whose nucleus has been removed. This new egg must be treated with chemicals or electric current to stimulate cell division. The embryo is then transferred to the uterus of a female host animal that carries it till birth. (Oak Ridge) As a side note, the researchers at Roslin named their sheep Dolly after Dolly Parton since ...

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