Nucleus Genomics faces criticism as it and other firms promise embryo optimization despite unresolved scientific, ethical questions

by | Nov 25, 2025 | assisted reproduction, Elective IVF, Eugenics, Kian Sadeghi, News Feeds, Nucleus Genomics

A new wave of startups like Nucleus Genomics is promising genetically ‘optimized’ future children. However, the science and ethics remain murky. These firms are marketing the idea of selecting traits for customers’ future babies through genetic screening based...

A close look at in vitro gametogenesis or IVG: making sperm & eggs from stem cells to have kids

by | Feb 26, 2025 | assisted reproduction, Conception Bio, Gameto, human gene editing, in vitro gametogenesis, IVG, IVG diagram, News Feeds

There is growing interest in a possible new reproductive method based on something called in vitro gametogenesis or IVG. Today’s post explains IVG including its potential pros and cons. I also discuss why its possible combination with gene editing is so...