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SCIENCE

8 babies spared from potentially deadly inherited diseases through new ‘mitochondrial donation’ trial

Mitochondria, the powerhouses of cells, contain their own special DNA that gets passed from mother to child — but that…

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HEALTH

Mitochondrial disease: Healthy babies born in Britain after scientists used DNA from three people to avoid genetic disease

Facebook Tweet Email Link London AP  —  Eight healthy babies were born in Britain with the help of an experimental…

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Mitochondrial disease prevented with donated genes : Shots

Mitochondria, like the one seen in cutaway view, are the powerhouses inside cells. ARTUR PLAWGO/Getty Images/Science Photo Library hide caption…

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SCIENCE

Scientists just discovered a single molecule that may treat rare, devastating mitochondrial diseases

Mitochondria — the powerhouses of cells — carry unique DNA that is mutated in specific diseases, causing cells to be…

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