Designer Babies, Genetic Optimization, IVF | Kian Sadeghi – Nucleus

Designer babies are here - without gene editing.

Nucleus founder Kian Sadeghi explains how whole-genome sequencing (WGS), polygenic embryo selection, and IVF+ are changing fertility - and why it’s about healthier kids, not eugenics.

We debate trait prediction, polygenic risk, IVF+, accuracy vs hype, and how AI will supercharge genomics this decade.

Hosted by Mgoes: https://x.com/m_goes_distance

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0:00 Should Everyone Drop Out of School?
5:20 From Genome Sequencing to IVF
16:10 History of Genomics; 23andme vs Nucleus
21:10 How Accurate Is Whole Genome Sequencing?
28:40 Predicting Traits For Embryos
32:12 Will AI Map The Entire Genome?
37:12 Embryo Selection = Disaster Recipe?
44:58 Designer Babies, Not Eugenics; Breaking Taboos
54:17 Genetic Optimization For Everyone
56:12 Gene Editing & 10 Years Into The Future
1:03:21 AI x Genomics - Exponential Take Off?

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Keywords: designer babies, embryo selection, IVF, IVF plus, preimplantation genetic testing, PGT, PGT-M, PGT-A, whole genome sequencing, WGS, polygenic risk score, PRS, predictive genetics, fertility tech, AI genomics, TechBio, Nucleus, Kian Sadeghi, longevity, healthspan.