UK Scientists Create a Three-Parent Embryo

Troll-Under-D'Bridge writes "The BBC reports that British scientists have manufactured embryos containing genetic material from a man and two women. Under the procedure developed by scientists from Newcastle University, the nuclei from a father's sperm and a mother's egg are transferred into a second woman's egg 'from which the nucleus had been removed, but which retained its mitochondria.' The research, which may 'help mothers with rare genetic disorders have healthy children,' used embryos left over from in-vitro fertilization treatment."

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Re:Really?

[Treskin]

This being the internet, I can't tell if you're being sarcastic. However, the idea of spending large amounts of research money so that "rare genetic disorders" can be propagated into further generations does not seem like the best idea. If nature gives you a rare genetic disorder, it may be trying to tell you something.

Re:Unconscionablereligious prohibition

[element-o.p.]

Please understand that "The Church" is a bit of a misnomer. Even within Christianity, there is a lot of variance in belief. I am a part-time youth pastor, so I have more than just a passing association with "The Church". However, I do not believe that either infertility or cancer is "the will of God" (and I really don't intend to spark a theological debate here about what is and what isn't God's will). While I do believe in faith playing a huge factor in our health, I also believe that medical science is one of many tools God has given us to combat disease (including infertility). Unfortunately, "The Church" is composed of people, and people often are...umm..."misguided", shall we say, even when they have the best intentions at heart.

In any case, since you said, "As a parent..." I assume your struggles with infertility have resulted in success? (and no, I'm not expecting you to answer; that's a personal question) If so, then congratulations, and may your family be blessed. If not, then I pray your desire to raise a family be answered.