By Fiona Macrae
Last updated at 10:02 AM on 15th April 2010
"Dozens of human embryos with three parents have been created by British scientists, ushering in an era of designer babies.
The embryos - which effectively have two mothers and one father - have been genetically engineered to be free from incurable muscle, brain, heart and digestive illnesses, some of which kill within hours of being born.
The Newcastle University researchers say that within three years, it could allow women whose families are blighted by disease the chance of bringing a healthy child into the world.
But critics say the breakthrough is a step towards human cloning and erodes the sanctity of human life..."
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Last updated at 10:02 AM on 15th April 2010
"Dozens of human embryos with three parents have been created by British scientists, ushering in an era of designer babies.
The embryos - which effectively have two mothers and one father - have been genetically engineered to be free from incurable muscle, brain, heart and digestive illnesses, some of which kill within hours of being born.
The Newcastle University researchers say that within three years, it could allow women whose families are blighted by disease the chance of bringing a healthy child into the world.
But critics say the breakthrough is a step towards human cloning and erodes the sanctity of human life..."
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Moest meteen denken aan Bladerunner
