First children born following mitochondrial donation in the UK
The birth of the first UK child(ren) with donated mitochondria has been confirmed by the Human Fertilisation and Embryology Authority...
Dr Javier Bautista was a Volunteer Writer at BioNews, having joined the publication under the auspices of its writing scheme. He completed a PhD at University College London (UCL), where his research focused on understanding the mechanisms of mitochondrial disease. Previously, he studied Biomedicine at UCL. He takes a keen interest in science writing and communication, as well as an LGBTQ+ activist. He tweets as @JaviBautista_.
The birth of the first UK child(ren) with donated mitochondria has been confirmed by the Human Fertilisation and Embryology Authority...
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