Nucleus Genomics has launched a subscription-based app, Nucleus Embryo, enabling prospective parents to choose embryos based on traits like intelligence and appearance. Founded by 25-year-old Kian Sadeghi, the service aims to revolutionize conception, reminiscent of IVF's historical backlash. With a $500 test for genetic diseases and $6,000 for embryo selection, the platform has faced sharp criticism about the ethics of 'genetic optimization.' Critics compare it to 'snake oil,' highlighting serious concerns regarding eugenics and moral implications in choosing genetic traits for future children.
I was going to type something like Noah get the boat, but honestly the reality of this just makes me so nauseous.
Not that long ago, IVF once sparked fear and the stigma of 'test-tube babies.' Today, it's how one in 50 people in the US are conceived.
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