Progress in mitochondrial replacement therapies

Nature Reviews Molecular Cell Biology 19, 71 (2018). doi:10.1038/nrm.2018.3 Authors: Mary Herbert & Doug Turnbull Mitochondrial DNA is maternally inherited, and pathogenic mutations cause a range of life-limiting conditions. Recent studies indicate that transmission of pathogenic mutations may be prevented by reproductive technologies designed to replace the mitochondria in eggs from affected women.

http://dx.doi.org/10.1038/nrm.2018.3

Source: Nature Reviews Molecular Cell Biology - January 23, 2018 Category: Cytology Authors: Mary Herbert Doug Turnbull Tags: Comment Source Type: research