2022 Australian law allows clinical trial of mitochondrial donation IVF procedure for mitochondrial disease.
Mitochondrial donation, an IVF procedure, offers hope for families affected by some forms of mitochondrial disease (mito) to have genetically related children free from the condition. Mitochondria generate energy for organs to function, and mito affects this process. With no cure, mitochondrial donation may provide a solution, and since a law to allow the practice in Australia passed in 2022, scientists are preparing for a clinical trial to test its safety and effectiveness.
July 08, 2024
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