UK scientists have created "designer embryos" containing DNA from a man and TWO women.

By EMMA MORTON, Health Editor
posted April 15, 2010

UK scientists have created "designer embryos" containing DNA from a man and TWO women.

The breakthrough gives hope of healthy children to couples with genetic disorders in their families. It also offers the prospect of eradicating fatal genetic diseases.

But the procedure - dubbed three person IVF - sparked controversy last night.

Researchers at Newcastle University set out to prevent damaged DNA in mitochondria - the "batteries" that power cells - from being passed on to offspring. the rest

Eighty embryos were created but destroyed after eight days.