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Click here if this e-mail doesn't display properly Cell biology: Mitochondrial transfer in human oocytes Scientists have successfully replaced mitochondrial DNA in human oocytes, and generated both blastocysts and embryonic stem cell lines. Although safety studies and clinical trials would be needed before the technique could be used therapeutically, the research, published in Nature, represents proof that it may be possible. Access the article online and listen to this week's Nature Podcast. Click here to register for updates from Nature.   This offer is not available in Japan, Korea and mainland China (excluding Hong Kong and Taiwan).  Facebook        Twitter        Google+        LinkedIn        Digg        StumbleUpon As a registered user of Nature Publishing Group's Web sites, our database indicates that you have opted-in to receive product information and special offers. If you no longer wish to receive these e-mails or to discontinue all e-mail services from Nature Publishing Group please update your online account. Modify My Account (Log in to be recognised as a Nature.com registrant). For further information on technical assistance | print subscriptions | other enquiries. Nature Publishing Group | Principal offices: London | New York | Tokyo. Worldwide offices: Basingstoke | Boston | Buenos Aires | Delhi | Hong Kong | Madrid | Melbourne | Munich | Paris | San Francisco | Seoul | Washington DC. Macmillan Publishers Limited is a company incorporated in England & Wales under company number 785998 & whose registered office is located at Brunel Road, Houndmills, Basingstoke, Hampshire RG21 6XS. Nature Publishing Group | 75 Varick St Fl 9 | New York | NY 10013-1917 | USA © 2012 Nature Publishing Group, a division of Macmillan Publishers Limited. All rights reserved.