Even though a fair amount of uncertainty exists with fully understanding extremozymes, some have been found beneficial to humans. An extremozyme in commercial use has increased the efficiency with which compounds called cyclodextrins are produced from cornstarch. These compounds help stabilize volatile substances, improve the uptake of medicines by the body, and reduce bitterness and mask foul odors in foods and medicines. In a recent issue of Scientific American magazine, an interesting article by Ian Wilmut was published. Although cloning has proven itself to be very complicated and intricate, the process is indeed fascinating.
Cloning is based on a process called nuclear transfer.
When the sperm and egg unite, a new complete set of DNA derived from both parents is achieved. According to the article, the type of cell that donates the DNA in the nuclear transfer process has great influence on how successful the cloning will be. Although all cells contain the same genetic material, cells become different in their function, such as bone cells, muscle cells, and blood cells. When a fertilized egg begins to develop, the first cells to develop have not yet begun to differ from one another. Because of this breakthrough, clones have now been created from cells from adult organisms.