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Britain approves controversial 3-donor IVF technique

In a heated debate -- with loaded language about 'playing God' and 'designer babies' -- Britain approved an in-vitro fertilization measure that involves genetic coding from three parents in order to prevent certain mitochondrial diseases. Mark Phillips explains how the procedure works and why some are worried about its approval.
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