First Three Parent Baby has been born in Mexico

First Three Parent Baby has been born in Mexico

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The video discusses the birth of Abraham, a child born in Mexico with DNA from three people due to a genetic technique developed in Newcastle. This method involves transferring genes from a faulty egg to a healthy donor egg, allowing women with rare genetic disorders to have healthy children. The procedure is controversial, with concerns about its safety and ethical implications, especially since it was performed in Mexico to bypass US regulations. The video explains the mitochondrial gene transfer process and highlights the regulatory differences between the UK and Mexico.

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