ABOUT THIS EPISODE
Designer babies are here - without gene editing.
Nucleus Genomics 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, genetic optimization, fertility tech, AI genomics, TechBio, Nucleus, Kian Sadeghi, longevity, healthspan, Nucleus Genomics.
