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Reprod Biomed Online2026;52(6):105464.June 1, 2026Journal Article

Public support for mitochondrial donation: an Australian knowledge and attitudes study.

Ezra Kneebone1, Zachary Russell2, Ainsley J Newson3, Chris Degeling4, Karinne Ludlow5, Narelle Warren2, Catherine Mills6
1Monash Bioethics Centre, Monash University, Melbourne, VIC, Australia. Electronic address: ezra.kneebone@thekids.org.au.
2School of Social Sciences, Monash University, Melbourne, VIC, Australia.
3Sydney Health Ethics, Sydney School of Public Health, Faculty of Medicine and Health, University of Sydney, Sydney, NSW, Australia.
4Australian Centre for Health Engagement, Evidence and Values, University of Wollongong, Wollongong, NSW, Australia.
5Faculty of Law, Monash University, Melbourne, Australia.
6Monash Bioethics Centre, Monash University, Melbourne, VIC, Australia.

Abstract

RESEARCH QUESTION: What does the Australian public know about mitochondrial donation and think about its potential clinical implementation? DESIGN: 1042 people aged ≥18 years living in Australia completed an online anonymous survey between October and December 2022. Participants were recruited through a market research company. The survey included multiple choice and Likert-scale questions gaugin…

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