Designer Babies One Step Closer Thanks To UK RulingChris Carrington Defective mitochondrial DNA affects one in 6500 babies. Opponents adamant that the procedure is unethical arguing that there are other methods available to women affected by mitochondrial disorders. Earlier this year, a public consultation by the Human Fertilisation and Embryology Authority (HFEA) concluded there was general support for the idea and that there was no evidence that the advanced form of IVF was unsafe. The chief medical officer for England, Prof Dame Sally Davies, said: Its only right that we look to introduce this life-saving treatment as soon as we can. (Source) Josephine Quintaville founder of CORE (Comment on Reproductive Ethics) said: Were obviously outraged, but its not just my outrage and the outrage of many people in the United Kingdom its worldwide. People just mustnt sit back comfortably and think this is a great idea; were going to cure disease and get better. Its crossing a line that many, many experts in ethics and genetics and scientists generally are very concerned about worldwide. (Source) Chris Carrington is a writer, researcher and lecturer with a background in science, technology and environmental studies. Chris is an editor for The Daily Sheeple, where this article first appeared.Wake the flock up! 