British MPs say yes to three-person babies

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Wednesday 04 Feb 2015 - 13:51 Makkah mean time-15-4-1436 London (IINA) – British lawmakers have voted in favor of the creation of babies with DNA from two women and one man, BBC reported. The UK is now set to become the first country to introduce laws to allow the creation of babies from three people. In a free vote in the Commons, 382 MPs were in favor and 128 against the technique that stops genetic diseases being passed from mother to child. During the debate, ministers said the technique was "light at the end of a dark tunnel" for families. A further vote is required in the House of Lords. If everything goes ahead then the first such baby could be born next year. Proponents said the backing was "good news for progressive medicine" but critics say they will continue to fight against the technique that they say raises too many ethical and safety concerns. AB/IINA