CEO of company screening embryo DNA defends "genetic optimization" for babies
Kian Sadeghi, the founder and CEO of Nucleus Genomics, believes every parent has a right to select the qualities they most desire in their potential future children, calling it "genetic optimization." The 25-year-old says DNA screening of embryos can prevent disease, and defended practices amid ethical concerns over screening for traits like height and intelligence.
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