BREAKTHROUGH: 8 Children Born Through Mitochondrial Donation in the UK
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Family and fertility lawyer Stephen Page breaks down the incredible news from the UK where 8 healthy children (4 boys, 4 girls) have been born through groundbreaking mitochondrial donation technology. This life-saving treatment prevents devastating mitochondrial disease by using DNA from three people - but the donor's contribution is only 0.1%!
In this episode, discover:
- How mitochondrial donation actually works and why it's revolutionary
- Australia's progress with Meave's Law passed in 2022
- Timeline for Australian clinical trials (targeting late 2026)
- What state and territory law changes are still needed
- The $4 million government funding through Monash University
If you're affected by mitochondrial disease or interested in cutting-edge fertility law, this update could change everything. The UK's strict regulation has paved the way - now Australia is following suit with promising developments on the horizon.
📋 Resources mentioned: Mito Hope website 🎓 Learn more about fertility law at Page Proven Family and Fertility Lawyers
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