Babies made using three people's DNA are free of hereditary disease
New Scientist2 days
This breakthrough represents a triumph of scientific innovation, offering genuine hope to families devastated by mitochondrial diseases. The technique prevents children from inheriting conditions that cause immense suffering and early death. Eight healthy babies prove this technology works safely and effectively.
The results raise serious concerns about safety and transparency after nearly a decade of development. Only eight babies from 22 families hardly justify the massive investment, and three children still carry mutated DNA that could cause future problems. The lack of public updates to date indicates a troubling level of secrecy.
This breakthrough represents a triumph of scientific innovation, offering genuine hope to families devastated by mitochondrial diseases. The technique prevents children from inheriting conditions that cause immense suffering and early death. Eight healthy babies prove this technology works safely and effectively.
The results raise serious concerns about safety and transparency after nearly a decade of development. Only eight babies from 22 families hardly justify the massive investment, and three children still carry mutated DNA that could cause future problems. The lack of public updates to date indicates a troubling level of secrecy.
There's a 50% chance that the first human genome will be artificially synthesized by October 2044, according to the Metaculus prediction community.