# Scientific Threesome 3 Parent Embryo Could Cure Genetic Diseases By Bianca | Published 2008-02-05 | Life-Stages Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/3-parent-embryo References: [uk.reuters](http://uk.reuters.com/article/scienceNews/idUKL0516465820080205?feedType=nl&feedName=uktechnology) Earlier this week we reported lesbians can now have babies after a discovery was made men may no longer be needed for reproduction, but for those who do want some male action in the baby creation process, another new discovery was made this week. Fancy a threesome? Scientists have been able to create a three parent embryo! Sex jokes aside, this discovery from Newcastle University could be the grounds for treating serious [hereditary diseases](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/geneediting-therapy). "The idea is to prevent women with faults in their [mitochondrial DNA](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mitochondrial-testing) passing diseases on to their children," according to [Reuters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mammoth-meatballs). "Around one in 5,000 children suffer from mitochondrial diseases, which can include fatal liver, heart and brain disorders, deafness, muscular problems and forms of epilepsy." The test tube baby was made out of a combination of DNA from a man and two women. This could make biology class a whole lot more complicated; so much for the simplicity of the XY charts to predict hereditary traits. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.9/10 - Popularity: 11% | Activity: 38% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Life-Stages](https://www.trendhunter.com/life-stages) > [Babies](https://www.trendhunter.com/babies) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Three-parent Embryos:** The creation of three parent embryos has the potential to revolutionize the treatment of hereditary diseases. - **Mitochondrial Disease Prevention:** Preventing mitochondrial diseases through three parent embryos can improve the health outcomes of future generations. - **Expanded Genetic Diversity:** Creating embryos with DNA from three parents can increase genetic diversity and potentially lead to new advancements in human biology. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Biotechnology:** The biotechnology industry can leverage the creation of three parent embryos to develop innovative treatments for hereditary diseases. - **Healthcare:** The healthcare industry can benefit from the prevention of mitochondrial diseases through the use of three parent embryos, improving patient outcomes and reducing healthcare costs. - **Genetics:** The genetics industry can explore the expanded genetic diversity resulting from three parent embryos to identify new genetic traits and potential applications. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Self-Replicating Living Robots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/xenobots.md) - [IVF-Supporting Medical Devices](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/medical-devices.md) - [Fertility-Supporting AI Platforms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ai-platform.md) - [Three-People Wine Bottle Prototypes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/throuple-bottle.md) - [Parenthood-Focused Dating Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/procreate-match.md) - [AI-Generated Baby Images](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ai-baby-generator1.md) - [Fertility Connection Services](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/button-fertility-matchmaking.md) - [Revolutionary Genetic Testing Services](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/genetic-testing-services.md) - [Genome Editing Platforms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/genome-editing-platform.md)