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Genetics Subscription Service Sparks Eugenics Debate

6/14/2025

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Nucleus Genomics, co-founded by Kian Sadeghi and supported by Peter Thiel, has stirred debate with its $6,000 subscription service that lets parents choose embryos based on specific traits. Critics argue this practice resembles eugenics, raising alarms about the accuracy of health and intelligence predictions and the ethical implications of manipulating genetics.

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Story summary

Nucleus Genomics, co-founded by Kian Sadeghi and supported by Peter Thiel, has stirred debate with its $6,000 subscription service that lets parents choose embryos based on specific traits. Critics argue this practice resembles eugenics, raising alarms about the accuracy of health and intelligence predictions and the ethical implications of manipulating genetics.