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Mitochondrial replacement therapy marketed as fertility fix for older women, evidence lacking

A pioneering IVF technique aimed at preventing mitochondrial disease is being marketed to older women as a fertility treatment, despite insufficient evidence of efficacy. Scientists warn that patients are being misled, and the practice raises regulatory and ethical concerns. The development highlights a gap between experimental reproductive technology and its commercial application.

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STAT News3 days agoUS, GBengCredibility 16%View source

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