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Babies can be created using 3 DNA strands

Babies can be created using 3 DNA strands

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The video discusses a groundbreaking technique in human biology that involves creating a human being from three people to prevent mitochondrial DNA diseases. This technique involves transferring DNA from a fertilized defective egg into a healthy donor egg, leaving the healthy mitochondria intact. While the science is complex, the goal is to help families have healthy children. Ethical concerns arise due to the presence of DNA from three individuals, but proponents argue it can prevent suffering. The Human Fertilisation and Embryology Authority's recommendation will influence government decisions, and public debate is encouraged.

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