First disease-free babies could be born in three years as doctors make embryo from THREE parentsPosted: 8 months ago by AutumnLotus The first babies genetically engineered to be free from disease could be born in Britain within three years, scientists claimed today. A project at the University of Newcastle has already created 10 human embryos, each containing the DNA from one man and two women. It is hoped the research will lead to cures for serious hereditary illnesses including muscular dystrophy and epilepsy. Comments: 9 Score: [-] 396 [+].