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BREAKTHROUGH: 8 Children Born Through Mitochondrial Donation in the UK

July 18, 2025 • Stephen Page • Season 1 • Episode 138

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Family and fertility lawyer Stephen Page breaks down the incredible news from the UK where 8 healthy children (4 boys, 4 girls) have been born through groundbreaking mitochondrial donation technology. This life-saving treatment prevents devastating mitochondrial disease by using DNA from three people - but the donor's contribution is only 0.1%!

In this episode, discover:

How mitochondrial donation actually works and why it's revolutionary
Australia's progress with Meave's Law passed in 2022
Timeline for Australian clinical trials (targeting late 2026)
What state and territory law changes are still needed
The $4 million government funding through Monash University

If you're affected by mitochondrial disease or interested in cutting-edge fertility law, this update could change everything. The UK's strict regulation has paved the way - now Australia is following suit with promising developments on the horizon.

📋 Resources mentioned: Mito Hope website 🎓 Learn more about fertility law at Page Proven Family and Fertility Lawyers

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