Ethics of modifying the mitochondrial genome

Recent preclinical studies have shown the feasibility of specific variants of nuclear transfer to prevent mitochondrial DNA disorders. Nuclear transfer could be a valuable reproductive option for carriers of mitochondrial mutations. A clinical application of nuclear transfer, however, would entail g...

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Authors: Bredenoord, A. L. (Author) ; Dondorp, W. (Author) ; Pennings, G. (Author) ; De Wert, G. (Author)
Format: Electronic Article
Language:English
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Published: BMJ Publ. 2011
In: Journal of medical ethics
Year: 2011, Volume: 37, Issue: 2, Pages: 97-100
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