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Press releases and statements
- 19.9.13
- HFEA statement regarding the Klaus Reinhardt et al Science paper ‘Mitochondrial replacement, evolution, and the clinic'
The panel of experts convened by the HFEA to examine the safety and efficacy of mitochondria replacement carefully considered the interaction between nuclear and mitochondrial DNA and concluded that the evidence did not show cause for concern. - 17.7.13
- HFEA to remain as independent regulator of assisted reproduction
The Department of Health has announced today that the HFEA will be retained as the independent regulator of assisted reproduction and embryo research across the UK. - 9.7.13
- HFEA welcomes study finding no increased cancer risk in children born through assisted conception
The HFEA is delighted to see that this study has found there to be no increased risk of cancer to children born as a result of assisted reproduction treatment (ART).


