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mtDNA

Giant squid a single global species

In the News  |  Published: 22 March 201325 March 2013

A new study comparing the DNA of a giant squid held at Te Papa with samples from 42 of its […]

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UK scientists start checks on safety of mitochondrial swaps for human babies

Expert Reactions  |  Published: 20 January 201220 January 2012

Biotech regulators in Britain have started public consultation on experimental reproductive procedures proposed to treat rare mitochondrial diseases, and scientists […]

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Newsletter Digest: Ash, DNA swaps and kiwi GM research

Blog  |  Published: 16 April 2010

Ash means empty skies over Britain Thousands of travellers are feeling the effects of a large volcanic eruption in Iceland, […]

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DNA transfer prevents mitochondrial disease in humans

Expert Reactions  |  Published: 15 April 201015 April 2010

AusSMC: In a world-first study to be published in Nature, scientists have shown in human embryos a new technique developed […]

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