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New $25K Genetic Testing Service Sparks Ethical Debate

9/18/2025

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Nucleus Genomics, founded by Kian Sadeghi, will soon launch a $25,000 genetic testing service for embryos in Bay Area IVF clinics, assessing traits like height and intelligence.
Critics raise concerns about the reliability of polygenic traits due to Eurocentric data limitations.
Sadeghi defends the service as a means for parents to enhance their child's potential and stresses the need for patient education on polygenic scores.
Nucleus aims to improve communication regarding the accuracy of genetic predictions.

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Story summary

Nucleus Genomics, founded by Kian Sadeghi, will soon launch a $25,000 genetic testing service for embryos in Bay Area IVF clinics, assessing traits like height and intelligence.
Critics raise concerns about the reliability of polygenic traits due to Eurocentric data limitations.
Sadeghi defends the service as a means for parents to enhance their child's potential and stresses the need for patient education on polygenic scores.
Nucleus aims to improve communication regarding the accuracy of genetic predictions.