Mitochondrial Replacement Techniques: Remaining Ethical Challenges

Annelien L Bredenoord; John B Appleby

doi:10.1016/j.stem.2017.08.009

Mitochondrial Replacement Techniques: Remaining Ethical Challenges

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

Authors

Annelien L Bredenoord¹, John B Appleby²

Affiliations

¹ Julius Center, Department of Medical Humanities, University Medical Center Utrecht, Utrecht, the Netherlands. Electronic address: a.l.bredenoord@umcutrecht.nl.
² Lancaster Medical School, Lancaster University, Lancaster, UK.

PMID: 28886365
DOI: 10.1016/j.stem.2017.08.009

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.

MeSH terms

Clinical Governance
Humans
Mitochondrial Replacement Therapy / ethics*
Mitochondrial Replacement Therapy / legislation & jurisprudence
Policy
Social Control, Formal