Advances in Tri-parent Baby Technology: The Bioethical Challenge for Muslims

Ibrahim, Abdul Halim; Rahman, Noor Naemah Abdul; Saifuddeen, Shaikh Mohd

doi:10.1007/978-981-287-778-9_20

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“…Other people may derive the importance of genetic continuity and biological lineage from their religious world views [18], or from a brute but powerful urge for biologically related children [19,20]. For these people, the importance of genetic continuity is intricately linked to the general sources of meaning in life.…”

Section: Recognising the Interest In Genetic Affinitymentioning

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Genetic affinity and the right to ‘three-parent IVF’

Schaefer

Labude

2017

J Assist Reprod Genet

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With the recent report of a live birth after use of mitochondrial replacement therapy, sometimes called 'three-parent IVF', the clinical application of the technique is fast becoming a reality. While the United Kingdom allows the procedure under regulatory scrutiny, it remains effectively outlawed in many other countries. We argue that such prohibitions may violate individuals' procreative rights, grounded in individuals' interest in genetic affinity. The interest in genetic affinity was recently endorsed by Singapore's highest court, reflecting an emphasis on the importance of biological ties found across the globe. We apply that reasoning to make the case for a right to 'three-parent IVF'.

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Section: Recognising the Interest In Genetic Affinitymentioning

confidence: 99%

Genetic affinity and the right to ‘three-parent IVF’

Schaefer

Labude

2017

J Assist Reprod Genet

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Mitochondrial Replacement Therapy: An Islamic Perspective

Ibrahim

Rahman

Saifuddeen³

2023

Bioethical Inquiry

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Tri-parent Baby Technology and Preservation of Lineage: An Analysis from the Perspective of Maqasid al-Shari’ah Based Islamic Bioethics

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Tri-parent baby technology is an assisted reproductive treatment which aims to minimize or eliminate maternal inheritance of mutated mitochondrial DNA (mtDNA). The technology became popular following the move by the United Kingdom in granting license to a group of researchers from the Newcastle Fertility Centre, Newcastle University to conduct research on the symptoms of defective mtDNA. This technology differs from other assisted reproductive technology because it involves the use of gamete components retrieved from three different individuals. Indirectly, it affects the preservation of lineage which is important from an Islamic point of view. This paper aims to analyze and discuss the implications of the tri-parent technology on preservation of lineage from the perspective of Maqasid al-Shari'ah based the Islamic bioethics. The analysis shows that there are a few violations of the preservation of lineage, hence the tri-parent baby technology should not be permitted.

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Advances in Tri-parent Baby Technology: The Bioethical Challenge for Muslims

Cited by 3 publications

References 14 publications

Genetic affinity and the right to ‘three-parent IVF’

Genetic affinity and the right to ‘three-parent IVF’

Mitochondrial Replacement Therapy: An Islamic Perspective

Tri-parent Baby Technology and Preservation of Lineage: An Analysis from the Perspective of Maqasid al-Shari’ah Based Islamic Bioethics

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