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Over $1 Billion Fuels Fertility Start-Up Revolution

4/22/2025

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In the U.S., more than $1 billion has flowed into fertility start-ups, sparking a surge in innovative services such as sex selection and polygenic embryo screening. While these advancements draw international patients, advocates champion the potential of genetic screening to enhance public health and tackle social challenges, igniting a debate around the ethics of liberal eugenics.

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Story summary

In the U.S., more than $1 billion has flowed into fertility start-ups, sparking a surge in innovative services such as sex selection and polygenic embryo screening. While these advancements draw international patients, advocates champion the potential of genetic screening to enhance public health and tackle social challenges, igniting a debate around the ethics of liberal eugenics.