Sunday Sequence - Babies born with DNA from three people
Dr Shane McKee explains how the three donor technique works.
Babies born with DNA from three people
A pioneering new technique creates IVF embryos with DNA from three people to stop children from inheriting an incurable genetic mitochondria condition. Eight healthy babies have been born in a regulated trial. Audrey Carville hears about the impact this technique may have on parents from Liz Curtis, the founder of The Lily Foundation. Her daughter Lily was born with mitochondrial disease and lived for eight months. And genetic medicine consultant Dr Shane McKee explains how the three donor technique works.
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