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Texas Senator Calls for Strict Eugenics Regulation Amid Startup Controversy

12/16/2025

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Texas Senator John Cornyn (R-Texas) urged strict regulation by the Department of Health and Human Services to prevent eugenics risks from Preventive PBC.
Preventive PBC has raised about $30 million in funding, with co-founder Lucas Harrington saying the company complies with regulations and focuses on laboratory research.
Internal documents indicate the startup may explore embryo editing in countries with fewer restrictions.
Cornyn urged HHS to enforce existing laws.

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Texas Senator John Cornyn (R-Texas) urged strict regulation by the Department of Health and Human Services to prevent eugenics risks from Preventive PBC.
Preventive PBC has raised about $30 million in funding, with co-founder Lucas Harrington saying the company complies with regulations and focuses on laboratory research.
Internal documents indicate the startup may explore embryo editing in countries with fewer restrictions.
Cornyn urged HHS to enforce existing laws.