The technique hasn't been approved for use in human reproduction, but could conceivably be used to prevent hereditary, often-fatal mitochondrialdisease.
该技术还没有被批准用于人类生殖，但可以设想会用于防止遗传性，这类通常是致命的线粒体疾病。
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Mitochondrial haplogroups defined by common polymorphisms have been associated with risk of disease and longevity.
由共同多态现象确定的线粒体单倍群与疾病的危险因素和生存率相关。
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Furthermore, some patients with a rare, genetically inherited form of Parkinson's disease carry mutations in key genes that regulate mitochondrial function.