Joint letter to the HFEA regarding the regulation of mitochondrial donation

08 July 2015

The Royal Society has supported a joint letter to the HFEA commenting on proposals for the regulation of mitochondrial donation.

This joint letter comments on the regulatory framework for mitochondrial donation proposed by the HFEA. It highlights the need to ensure that the regulation of mitochondrial donation is evidence-based and proportionate and raises questions including over requirements for follow-up, and the eligibility criteria for undergoing the procedure.

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