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Mitochondrial replacement techniques ethical, social, and policy considerations

Mitochondrial replacement techniques (MRTs) are designed to prevent the transmission of mitochondrial DNA (mtDNA) diseases from mother to child. While MRTs, if effective, could satisfy a desire of women seeking to have a genetically related child without the risk of passing on mtDNA disease, the tec...

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Corporate Author: Institute of Medicine (U.S.) Committee on the Ethical and Social Policy Considerations of Novel Techniques for Prevention of Maternal Transmission of Mitochondrial DNA Diseases
Other Authors: Claiborne, Anne B. (Editor), English, Rebecca A. (Editor), Kahn, Jeffrey P. (Editor)
Format: eBook
Language:English
Published: Washington, D.C. National Academies Press [2016], 2016
Subjects:
Dna, Mitochondrial
Mitochondrial Diseases / Prevention & Control
Mitochondrial Replacement Therapy / Ethics
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Collection: National Center for Biotechnology Information - Collection details see MPG.ReNa
Table of Contents:
  • Includes bibliographical references

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