Connie Yates

Charlie Gard's disease: What is mitochondrial DNA depletion syndrome? Latest update on his parents' appeal

Charlie Gard's parents Chris Gard and Connie Yates raised more than $1.6 million to take their son to the US for an experimental treatment. 

Jul 10, 2017, 12:43 PM IST

British court upholds decision to remove terminally ill infant off life support against parents' wishes

Charlie's condition reflects the markedly decreased amount of mitochondrial DNA found in muscle, liver and brain tissues in these disorders. These are severe disorders presenting in early infancy or childhood with profound weakness, encephalopathy, seizures and liver failure.

Jun 30, 2017, 10:25 AM IST