Cutting edge IVF technique births eight healthy children

Researchers in the UK have published the results of a clinical trial of an IVF technique known as mitochondrial donation.

The technique has been used before, but this latest round provides further evidence of its efficacy and safety. 

In Australia, about 60 babies born each year will develop a serious or fatal case of mitochondrial disease. We could be next to trial this IVF technique. 

References

• Mitochondrial Donation in a Reproductive Care Pathway for mtDNA Disease | New England Journal of Medicine 
• Mitochondrial Donation and Preimplantation Genetic Testing for mtDNA Disease | New England Journal of Medicine 
• Reducing the Risks of Mitochondrial Disease in Children | New England Journal of Medicine
• Mitochondrial donation | Australian Government Department of Health, Disability and Ageing 
• Food price elasticity estimates in Australia | Nature Food
• Multimorbidity in Australia - AIHW