Inserting DNA into a Single Cell (IMAGE) Optica Caption Optical manipulation of plasmid-coated particles and insertion into the cell through a small pore punctured by a short-pulsed laser is shown. Plasmids produce a green fluorescent protein once inside the cell. Drawing is not to scale. Credit Gwangju Institute of Science and Technology Usage Restrictions None License Licensed content Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not responsible for the accuracy of news releases posted to EurekAlert! by contributing institutions or for the use of any information through the EurekAlert system.