Sperm from donor with cancer-causing gene was used to conceive almost 200 children

BBC NewsWednesday, December 10, 2025 at 5:06:53 AM
Sperm from donor with cancer-causing gene was used to conceive almost 200 children
  • Sperm from a donor carrying a cancer-causing gene has been used to conceive nearly 200 children, raising serious health concerns. Reports indicate that some of these children have already died, and a minority of those who inherit the mutation may avoid developing cancer in their lifetimes.
  • This situation highlights significant ethical and medical implications regarding genetic screening and donor selection in reproductive technologies. The potential health risks for the children conceived from this sperm donor underscore the need for stricter regulations and oversight in the use of donor gametes.
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