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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Jane Kirby

IVF technique using DNA from three people sees eight babies born free of hereditary disease

A groundbreaking three-person IVF technique to prevent devastating disease has led to the birth of eight babies in the UK.

The scientific method, known as mitochondrial donation treatment, is designed to prevent children from being born with devastating mitochondrial diseases that are passed down from their mothers.

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