Mary Herbert

Mary Herbert

scientist United Kingdom

Professor Mary Herbert is a prominent researcher in the field of reproductive medicine, particularly known for her work on mitochondrial donation techniques aimed at preventing the transmission of genetic disorders. As a senior member of the team at Newcastle University, she has played a crucial role in pioneering groundbreaking IVF procedures that utilize DNA from three parents to create embryos, significantly advancing the possibilities for families at risk of mitochondrial diseases.

Global Media Ratings
Dominance
0.01%
Persistence
0 wks
Reach
239,698
Power
7,660$
Sentiment
8.03
Countries Mentioned
Country Mentions Sentiment Dominance + Persistence x Population = Reach x GDP (millions) = Power
United Kingdom 2 8.00 0.07% +0% 67,886,011 47,045 $2,700,000 1,871$
Uruguay 1 8.00 0.06% +0% 3,473,730 2,118 $54,000 33$
Guyana 1 8.00 0.08% +0% 786,552 605 $6,000 5$
Germany 1 8.00 0.06% +0% 83,783,942 50,809 $3,845,000 2,332$
Italy 1 8.00 0.06% +0% 60,461,826 34,373 $2,000,000 1,137$
Romania 1 8.00 0.06% +0% 19,237,691 10,999 $250,000 143$
Israel 1 9.00 0.06% +0% 9,216,900 5,923 $400,000 257$
Taiwan 1 7.00 0.10% +0% 23,816,775 24,057 $670,000 677$
Australia 1 9.00 0.06% +0% 25,499,884 14,505 $1,380,000 785$
Turkey 1 8.00 0.06% +0% 84,339,067 49,263 $720,000 421$
Totals 11 378,502,378 239,697 $12,025,000 7,661$
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Each country's color is based on "Mentions" from the table above.

Recent Mentions

Taiwan Taiwan: Mary Herbert, a senior researcher and professor of reproductive biology at Newcastle, explained the procedure's mechanism. 7

Taipei Times – major English newspaper in Taiwan, est. 1999: Three-person IVF spares babies genetic diseases

Guyana Guyana: Senior researcher Mary Herbert, professor of reproductive biology at Newcastle, discussed the process at a press briefing. 8

Stabroek News: Three-person IVF technique spared children from inherited diseases, scientists say

Italy Italy: Mary Herbert is the lead author of the study on the pronuclear transfer technique that resulted in the birth of healthy babies. 8

Corriere della Sera: In Inghilterra, grazie al trasferimento pronucleare, sono nati 8 bambini sani da mamme con mutazioni del DNA mitocondriale

Romania Romania: Prof. Mary Herbert from Newcastle University and Monash University stated that the findings provide reasons for optimism. 8

Adevărul: Opt bebeluși s-au născut cu ADN de la trei persoane. Motivul pentru care a fost folosită tehnica revoluționară

Israel Israel: Professor Mary Herbert, a senior researcher in fertility biology at Newcastle University, explained the process of replacing defective mitochondrial DNA. 9

ידיעות אחרונות (Yedioth Ahronoth / ynet): שילוב DNA פורץ דרך מנע מחלות גנטיות

United Kingdom United Kingdom: Prof Mary Herbert from Newcastle University and Monash University stated that the findings give grounds for optimism regarding mitochondrial donation technologies. 7

BBC: Babies from three people's DNA prevents heriditary disease