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The Guardian view on mitochondrial donation: IVF innovation leads to a cautious genetic triumph | Editorial

The Guardian view on mitochondrial donation: IVF innovation leads to a cautious genetic triumph | Editorial

Eight babies have been born free of a disease that can lead to terrible suffering and early death, thanks to pioneering scientists in the UK employing a form of genetic engineering that is banned in some countries, including the US and France. Ten years ago, when the government and regulators were considering whether to allow mitochondrial transfer technology, critics warned of “Frankenstein meddling” …

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