In this question 1st and 2nd statements aren't contradictory? First says passing on mitochondrial disease from parent(could be either mother or father) can be prevented.
2nd says mitochondrial disease entirely from mother.
Not asking from any argumentative perspective. Just want to understand it !
Both of the statements are correct.
I asked it in context of this article:
I think the article itself has a disclaimer. And even if it was the case, it will only be taken up as an exception.