Mitochondrial transfer: Ethical legal and social implications in assisted reproduction
Diseases resulting from mutations in mitochondrial DNA (mtDNA) are inherited by all offspring through the maternal lineage. Multiple organs, which require high cellular energy production, are severely affected. Currently, no preventative treatments are available, with most patients experiencing a po...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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South African Medical Association
2015-09-01
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| Series: | South African Journal of Bioethics and Law |
| Online Access: | http://www.sajbl.org.za/index.php/sajbl/article/download/384/412 |