Mitochondrial donation

The treatment of inherited mitochondrial abnormalities in human embryos using donor mitochondria is an advancing area of research.  The techniques involved could have profound implications for future generations.

This project will explore the ethical issues relevant to affected families, potential donors, researchers, medical professionals and others trying to understand and respond to the therapeutic possibility of mitochondrial transfer.

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Future work - Forward Look archive

Year

What topics did the Council consider?

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2011

  • germline therapies

  • hyper-expensive new therapies and the prioritisation of R&D

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