The (Re) Production of the Genetically Related Body in Law, Technology and Culture: Mitochondria Replacement Therapy

• DOI: 10.1007/s10728-016-0329-z
• Publication Date: 2016-07-24T21:16:56Z
• Authors: Danielle Griffiths
• Keywords: Philosophy of medicine

Advances in medicine the latter half of twentieth century have dramatically altered human bodies, expanding choices around what we do with them and how they connect to other bodies. Nowhere is this more so than area reproductive technologies (RTs). Reproductive laws surrounding it UK reconfigured traditional boundaries parenthood family. Yet culture regulation RTs combined try ensure that while may be pushed, are reconstructed similar ways. This paper looks at most recent RT permitted UK, mitochondria (mtDNA) replacement therapy (MRT). Despite controversial media headlines technique, MRT fact an example science seek expand models relatedness a way doesn't challenge existing order. Yet, like RTs, attempts made push too far, fissures inconsistencies appear law culture, which give interesting insights into genetics, parentage identity being mediated new but familiar