04-16-2010, 04:31 PM
The BBC discusses some interesting research
"They say their research, published in the journal Nature, has the potential to help mothers with rare genetic disorders have healthy children.
The aim is to prevent damaged DNA in mitochondria - the "batteries" which power the cell - from being passed on by the mother.
IVF clinics are not currently permitted to carry out the procedure. "
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So you can breathe easier. You won't see twins looking like Danny and Arnold any time soon.
"They say their research, published in the journal Nature, has the potential to help mothers with rare genetic disorders have healthy children.
The aim is to prevent damaged DNA in mitochondria - the "batteries" which power the cell - from being passed on by the mother.
IVF clinics are not currently permitted to carry out the procedure. "
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So you can breathe easier. You won't see twins looking like Danny and Arnold any time soon.