"Kian Sadeghi, the 25-year-old founder and CEO at Nucleus Genomics, believes every parent has a right to do just that, selecting qualities they desire - from height to weight to intelligence. He calls it "genetic optimization," and it's part of a Silicon Valley push to breed "super-babies." Sadeghi dropped out of the University of Pennsylvania and started the company in 2021, inspired by a cousin who died of a rare genetic illness."
""We give you the full range of insights there is to know about your future child. We really think it's the parents' right to know," he told "CBS Mornings" in an interview that aired Wednesday. Genetic testing companies like Nucleus say DNA screening of embryos can prevent disease, while also giving parents a unique ability to compare and choose traits that make up a healthier baby - and one that's more desirable in the eyes of mom and dad."
"For $30,000, Nucleus offers a program called IVF+, which includes full DNA scans of both parents and up to 20 embryos conceived through in vitro fertilization. The results come back in the form of a sleek, user-friendly menu. Advanced DNA screenings The company screens embryo samples for more than 2,000 traits and conditions, including eye color, hair color, intelligence - even acne. It also can estimate genetic predisposition to medical conditions such as depression, autism and bipolar disorder."
Kian Sadeghi, a 25-year-old founder and CEO, launched Nucleus Genomics in 2021 after a cousin died from a rare genetic illness. The company received backing from tech investors including Peter Thiel and Alexis Ohanian and reports assisting thousands of families. Nucleus markets an IVF+ program priced at $30,000 that includes full DNA scans of both parents and up to 20 embryos, returning results in a user-friendly menu. The company screens embryos for more than 2,000 traits and conditions — from eye and hair color to intelligence and acne — and estimates genetic predispositions for depression, autism and bipolar disorder, promoting "genetic optimization."
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