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Ground-breaking technique to reduce risk of potentially fatal genetic diseases could soon be legal in Australia
A ground-breaking medical technique that could reduce the risk of children developing a debilitating and potentially fatal genetic disease could soon become legal in Australia, following years of campaigning from advocates and families.
Key points:
- Mitochondrial donation is an assisted reproductive technology that can help parents avoid transmitting mitochondrial DNA disease to their children
- The Government plans to introduce legislation to Parliament within the next few months to allow the groundbreaking medical technique
- Coalition MPs and senators will be allowed a conscience vote on the issue
In Australia, about one child a week is born with a severe form of mitochondrial disease, a rare condition that robs the body’s cells of energy.
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