TheConversation: The birth of the first baby born using a technique called mitochondrial replacement, which uses DNA from three people to “correct” an inherited genetic mutation, was announced on Sept. 27. Mitochondrial replacement or donation allows women who carry
mitochondrial diseases to avoid passing them on to their child. These
diseases can range from mild to life-threatening. No therapies exist and
only a few drugs are available to treat them.
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Monday, November 28, 2016
The next frontier in reproductive tourism? Genetic modification
TheConversation: The birth of the first baby born using a technique called mitochondrial replacement, which uses DNA from three people to “correct” an inherited genetic mutation, was announced on Sept. 27. Mitochondrial replacement or donation allows women who carry
mitochondrial diseases to avoid passing them on to their child. These
diseases can range from mild to life-threatening. No therapies exist and
only a few drugs are available to treat them.
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