For the first time in history, a baby has been born using DNA from three people — a scientific breakthrough designed to prevent the inheritance of severe genetic diseases.
The method, known as mitochondrial donation therapy (MDT), combines the nuclear DNA of the parents with healthy mitochondrial DNA from a donor. While the donor contributes less than 0.1% of the child’s total genetic makeup, the impact can be life-changing, allowing families to avoid passing on potentially fatal mitochondrial disorders.
Supporters say this breakthrough could save countless lives and redefine what’s possible in genetic medicine. Critics raise ethical questions — but one thing is clear: this marks a major moment in the future of reproductive science.
Source: @explain
