Nuclear DNA from human eggs that harbour mutations in the DNA of organelles called mitochondria has been successfully transferred to donor eggs, bringing the prospect of therapy for mitochondrial diseases a step closer. See Letter p.270
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Shoubridge, E. Replacing the cell's power plants. Nature 540, 210–211 (2016). https://doi.org/10.1038/nature20483
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