Babies born with DNA from three people hailed as breakthrough – but questions remain

By Cathy Herbrand, Professor of Medical and Family Sociology, De Montfort University

Ten years after the UK became the first country to legalise mitochondrial donation, the first results from the use of these high-profile reproductive technologies – designed to prevent passing on genetic disorders – have finally been published.

So far, eight children have been born, all reportedly healthy, thanks to the long-term efforts of scientists and doctors in Newcastle, England. Should this be a cause for excitement, disappointment or concern? Perhaps, I…

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