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Silicon Valley Parents Invest $50K in Genetic Selection
8/20/2025
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Story summary
- Parents in Silicon Valley are investing up to $50,000 in genetic testing for embryo selection based on desirable traits.
- Critics, including bioethicists, caution this may lead to social inequality and a "genetic super-caste."
- Nucleus offers assessments for over 900 hereditary diseases and cognitive abilities, promoting parental choice.
- The interplay of genetics and environment complicates the effectiveness of embryo selection for intelligence.
