Mitochondrial DNA transfer. Some reflections from the United Kingdom

BioLaw Journal

Volumn 2015, Issue 2, 2015, Pages 81-88

  McLean, Sheila A M ^a  

^a UNIVERSITY OF GLASGOW   (United Kingdom)

Author keywords

Genetic identity; Law reform; Mitochondrial DNA donation and transfer; Reproductive liberty

Indexed keywords

EID: 84948953370     PISSN: None     EISSN: 22844503     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.15168/blj.v4i2.81     Document Type: Article

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