Mary Herbert
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.
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Mary Herbert, professor of reproductive biology at Monash University in Melbourne, Australia, said the investigation 'highlights an urgent need for more comprehensive genetic screening of sperm donors and for strict cross-border controls on the number of children conceived from a single donor.'
At least 197 children were fathered by sperm donor with cancer-causing gene. Some have already died
United States· 2025-12-10
Prof. Mary Herbert stated that further research is vital to improve treatment outcomes.
Tıpta tarihi gelişme: Üç kişilik bebek! Üç kişinin DNA’sıyla doğan bebekler kalıtsal hastalıklardan kurtuldu… Böyle bir şey nasıl mümkün olabilir?
Turkey· 2025-08-02
Mary Herbert, a senior researcher and professor of reproductive biology at Newcastle, explained the procedure's mechanism.
Three-person IVF spares babies genetic diseases
Taiwan· 2025-07-18
Mary Herbert is a professor at the University of Newcastle and Monash University.
los 8 niños que nacieron libres de enfermedades hereditarias en Reino Unido gracias a un método pionero que usó ADN de los padres y de otro donante
Uruguay· 2025-07-18
Senior researcher Mary Herbert, professor of reproductive biology at Newcastle, discussed the process at a press briefing.
Three-person IVF technique spared children from inherited diseases, scientists say
Guyana· 2025-07-18Mary Herbert is the lead author of the study on the pronuclear transfer technique that resulted in the birth of healthy babies.
In Inghilterra, grazie al trasferimento pronucleare, sono nati 8 bambini sani da mamme con mutazioni del DNA mitocondriale
Italy· 2025-07-17
Prof. Mary Herbert from Newcastle University and Monash University stated that the findings provide reasons for optimism.
Opt bebeluși s-au născut cu ADN de la trei persoane. Motivul pentru care a fost folosită tehnica revoluționară
Romania· 2025-07-17
Professor Mary Herbert, a senior researcher in fertility biology at Newcastle University, explained the process of replacing defective mitochondrial DNA.
שילוב DNA פורץ דרך מנע מחלות גנטיות
Israel· 2025-07-17
Mary Herbert is also involved in the study and sees the current treatment success as a reason for optimism.
Drei Eltern für ein Kind: Mitochondrien-Ersatztherapie und ihre Erfolge - Gesundheit
Germany· 2025-07-17
Prof Mary Herbert from Newcastle University and Monash University stated that the findings give grounds for optimism regarding mitochondrial donation technologies.
Babies from three people's DNA prevents heriditary disease
United Kingdom· 2025-07-17Professor Mary Herbert was one of the pioneers of the new procedure.
Controversial new IVF technique leads to birth of eight babies
Australia· 2025-07-16
Prof Mary Herbert said to have eight healthy babies from the procedure was 'rewarding for all of us'.
Eight healthy babies born after IVF using DNA from three people | ScienceUnited Kingdom· 2025-07-16