Preserve cat, dog & horse genetics with DNA preservation at Gemini Genetics At Gemini Genetics, we are proud to offer a world leading service in cat, dog and equine genetic preservation. With over 30 years of experience in cryopreservation, and state of the art UK based facilities, we provide our…
The controversy surrounding cloning has been present since the creation of Dolly the Sheep, the first mammal created from an adult somatic cell. Her short lifespan paired with the unknown, very new technology left a bad taste in a lot of the populations mouth. Although her passing was proved not…
Pet Loss: Understanding Grief & How To Manage Your Loss Losing a pet can be an extremely challenging and deeply emotional experience. Our pets become an integral part of our families, providing comfort, companionship, and unconditional love. An intense and complex process of grieving can be triggered when they pass…
This incredible side by side shows just how similar Gem Twist and his clone Murka's Gem really are! Commonly referred to as the greatest showjumper of all time, Gem Twist was a world-renowned thoroughbred gelding who had a successful show jumping career between the years of 1985-1997. Bred by Frank…
As well as preserving your pets’ genetics, we can also multiply the available DNA within each skin cell, ensuring the sample is viable for future cloning. Lucy, the manager here at Gemini Genetics, explains how the process of cell culture allows the DNA to multiply enabling the build-up of enough…
Can Clones Occur In Nature? Yes They Can! Introducing The Chillingham Wild Cattle! After being free from human interference for around 1000 years, this UK native breed have managed to produce naturally occurring clones. With evidence showing the cattle themselves are taking the steps to achieve this type of genetic…
About Us: Our Sister Company, Elite Kennel Fertility! At Gemini Genetics, we are a proud sister company to Elite Kennel Fertility – an elite fertility centre for dogs, specialising in dog semen freezing, dog semen assessments, dog artificial insemination and canine fertility courses. Elite Kennel Fertility, with over 30 years…
My dog has died, what can i do? The loss of an animal companion can be one of the hardest times in life. For a lot of people, it may not be until their dog, cat or horse has passed away, that they come across the option for pet cloning.…
Cell Culture at Gemini Genetics - The First Sign of New Life! At Gemini Genetics, we not only preserve animal DNA, but we also culture genetic samples upon request, ready for cloning! Cell culture is the stage where we ask the preserved skin samples and the DNA within each cell…
How Do You Clone an Animal? The process of cloning is actually very straightforward! 1. A skin sample is taken from the animal you wish to clone and the DNA is multiplied up in the lab. 2. An egg cell is taken from a donor animal of the same species…