The Regulation of Mitochondrial Replacement Techniques Around the World.

The Regulation of Mitochondrial Replacement Techniques Around the World. Annu Rev Genomics Hum Genet. 2020 Jan 21;: Authors: Cohen IG, Adashi EY, Gerke S, Palacios-González C, Ravitsky V Abstract Mitochondrial replacement techniques (MRTs, also referred to as mitochondrial replacement therapies) have given hope to many women who wish to have genetically related children but have mitochondrial DNA mutations in their eggs. MRTs have also spurred deep ethical disagreemensts and led to different regulatory approaches worldwide. In this review, we discuss the current regulation of MRTs across several countries. After discussing the basics of the science, we describe the current law and policy directions in seven countries: the United Kingdom, the United States, Canada, Australia, Germany, Israel, and Singapore. We also discuss the emerging phenomenon of medical tourism (also called medical travel) for MRTs to places like Greece, Spain, Mexico, and Ukraine. We then pull out some key findings regarding similarities and differences in regulatory approaches around the world. Expected final online publication date for the Annual Review of Genomics and Human Genetics, Volume 21 is August 31, 2020. Please see http://www.annualreviews.org/page/journal/pubdates for revised estimates. PMID: 31961722 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher]
Source: Annual Review of Genomics and Human Genetics - Category: Genetics & Stem Cells Authors: Tags: Annu Rev Genomics Hum Genet Source Type: research