New technique replaces diseased DNA

Wednesday, October 24, 2012 - 17:30 in Paleontology & Archaeology

A study published Wednesday in the journal Nature might offer a way to prevent children from inheriting genetic conditions. Scientists in Oregon have found a way to remove damaged genetic material and replace it with healthy DNA. The catch is it’s controversial, and children born using the technique would, technically, have three genetic parents.

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