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Silicon Valley investors are pouring capital into embryo screening and fertility technology. The trend signals growing venture capital interest in biotech platforms and raises governance questions around AI-enabled genetic selection.
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Our weekly podcast on democracy in America. This week, meet the pro-natalists who believe they are saving the country

Startups claim they can screen embryos for everything from genetic diseases to IQ. Not everyone is convinced

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Widespread bans don’t seem to be a hindrance

Women in America are having as many babies over their lifetimes as they did two decades ago

Our podcast on science and technology. Our correspondent weighs up the benefits and risks of newborn screening programmes