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. 2017 Sep 7;21(3):301-304.
doi: 10.1016/j.stem.2017.08.009.

Mitochondrial Replacement Techniques: Remaining Ethical Challenges

Annelien L Bredenoord  1 , John B Appleby  2
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Mitochondrial Replacement Techniques: Remaining Ethical Challenges

Annelien L Bredenoord et al. Cell Stem Cell. .
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Abstract

Recent developments in the field of mitochondrial replacement technique (MRT) research and clinical practice have raised ethical concerns worldwide. We argue that the future use of MRTs requires a concerted effort among the global research and clinical community to implement and enforce responsible innovation and governance.

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