The world’s first baby to be born from a new procedure that combines the DNA of three people appears to be healthy, according to doctors in the US who oversaw the treatment. Facebook Twitter Pinterest The mitochondrial transfer technique is aimed at those with a high risk of passing on debilitating diseases. When the couple approached Zhang for help, he decided to try the mitochondrial transfer procedure. The procedure led to several babies being born with DNA from the parents plus the healthy donor. “On the other hand, we have what appears to be a healthy baby.

Source: The Guardian September 27, 2016 16:12 UTC