UK may OK creating babies with DNA from 3 people

[OntarioVanMan]

Here is a goodie for that special someone....LOL

Now it takes 3!

NewsDaily: UK may OK creating babies with DNA from 3 people

 

[EnglishLady]

Personally I am against manipulating genetics like this.

"It is a change that would have ramifications through the generations as scientists would be altering human genetic inheritance."

"It is a disaster that the decision to cross the line that will eventually lead to a eugenic designer baby market should be taken on the basis of an utterly biased and inadequate consultation.
One of the main concerns raised in the HFEA's public consultation was of a "slippery slope" which could lead to other forms of genetic modification."


BBC News - UK government backs three-person IVF

 

[OntarioVanMan]

so am I....it will be possible to have say "designer children"....for those with money.
yes generations down the road what will be the possible side effects of this genetic tampering?

 

[EnglishLady]

"It is envisaged that up to 10 couples a year would benefit from the treatment."

Obviously I feel very sorry for those that have this defective mitochondria.
But there are other paths ..... couples could adopt or use egg donors.

 

[moose]

It's just about time the U.K will catch up with modern health science. Genetic screening is the responsible way of bringing a baby to this world noways. as you all well awarer, 'traditional positions' are WAY overrated...LoL .