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Britain moves closer to becoming the first country to allow 'three-parent babies' after historic vote
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MPs have paved the way for so-called 'three-parent babies' after an historic free vote in the House of Commons today.
They voted overwhelmingly in favour of reforming the 2008 Human Fertilisation and Embryology Act by 382 votes to 128.
If the House of Lords ratifies the decision, the UK will become the first country to allow mitochondrial donation.
This controversial technique involves conceiving IVF babies with DNA from three different people to avoid devastating inherited diseases.
ITV News Health Editor Rachel Younger reports:
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Pro-life groups and some Church leaders opposed the change on ethical and safety grounds.
But the Prime Minister, speaking shortly before the vote, insisted there was no question of "playing God".
David Cameron said: "As someone who had a severely disabled child himself, I know what parents go through when they are concerned about these issues.
"If science can help in this way, and I think all the arguments are in favour, we should make sure these new treatments are available."
Labour leader Ed Miliband and Deputy Prime Minister Nick Clegg also exercised their free vote to support the decision.
Nurse: 'Vote could determine my chance of healthy kids'
MPs vote on whether to amend the 2008 Human Fertilisation and Embryology Act
MPs vote on whether to amend the 2008 Human Fertilisation and Embryology Act
Under the new technique, IVF babies would still inherit the vast majority of their DNA - which determines individual traits such as facial features and personality - from their two parents.
A tiny amount of mitochondrial DNA would be donated from an anonymous woman donor.
Mitochondrial DNA makes up just 0.1% of a person's genetic code, but faults can lead to a wide range of devastating and sometimes life-threatening inherited diseases.
It can be responsible for conditions including blindness, deafness, muscle wasting, diabetes, heart failure and dementia.
Read: How does 'three-parent' IVF work?
Under the technique, IVF babies could be conceived with DNA from three people.
Under the technique, IVF babies could be conceived with DNA from three people. Credit: ITV News
Scientists led by Professor Doug Turnbull at the Wellcome Trust Centre for Mitochondrial Research at Newcastle University have pioneered the technique and hope to be the first to offer the treatment.
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www.itv.com/news/2015-02-03/britain-could-becom...
MPs have paved the way for so-called 'three-parent babies' after an historic free vote in the House of Commons today.
They voted overwhelmingly in favour of reforming the 2008 Human Fertilisation and Embryology Act by 382 votes to 128.
If the House of Lords ratifies the decision, the UK will become the first country to allow mitochondrial donation.
This controversial technique involves conceiving IVF babies with DNA from three different people to avoid devastating inherited diseases.
ITV News Health Editor Rachel Younger reports:
IVF_YoungernewPlay video
Pro-life groups and some Church leaders opposed the change on ethical and safety grounds.
But the Prime Minister, speaking shortly before the vote, insisted there was no question of "playing God".
David Cameron said: "As someone who had a severely disabled child himself, I know what parents go through when they are concerned about these issues.
"If science can help in this way, and I think all the arguments are in favour, we should make sure these new treatments are available."
Labour leader Ed Miliband and Deputy Prime Minister Nick Clegg also exercised their free vote to support the decision.
Nurse: 'Vote could determine my chance of healthy kids'
MPs vote on whether to amend the 2008 Human Fertilisation and Embryology Act
MPs vote on whether to amend the 2008 Human Fertilisation and Embryology Act
Under the new technique, IVF babies would still inherit the vast majority of their DNA - which determines individual traits such as facial features and personality - from their two parents.
A tiny amount of mitochondrial DNA would be donated from an anonymous woman donor.
Mitochondrial DNA makes up just 0.1% of a person's genetic code, but faults can lead to a wide range of devastating and sometimes life-threatening inherited diseases.
It can be responsible for conditions including blindness, deafness, muscle wasting, diabetes, heart failure and dementia.
Read: How does 'three-parent' IVF work?
Under the technique, IVF babies could be conceived with DNA from three people.
Under the technique, IVF babies could be conceived with DNA from three people. Credit: ITV News
Scientists led by Professor Doug Turnbull at the Wellcome Trust Centre for Mitochondrial Research at Newcastle University have pioneered the technique and hope to be the first to offer the treatment.
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