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<p>The safety and efficacy of two mitochondrial donation techniques proposed for clinical
use, Maternal Spindle Transfer and Pronuclear Transfer, have been the subject of three
scientific reviews carried out by an Expert Panel convened by the Human Fertilisation
and Embryology Authority (HFEA). The Panel reported in April 2011, March 2013 and
June 2014.</p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p>Any regulations that would allow mitochondrial
donation would also bring into place important safeguards through the HFEA’s licencing
procedures. For a licence to be issued to a provider of mitochondrial donation they
would first have to demonstrate that they could carry out the procedure safely and
effectively.</p><p> </p>
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