HealthWatch: Britain Considers Allowing Babies From 3 Parents [Video]

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MUMBRA, India — The afternoon sun shines on the woman in a commuter-town café, highlighting her almond-shaped eyes and pale skin, a look often sought after by couples who need an egg to have a baby.

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HealthWatch: Britain Considers Allowing Babies From 3 Parents [Video]

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