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UK scientists have developed algorithms that predict physical and mental traits from embryo genetics, but these advances are sparking legal and ethical debates as couples use genetic data for embryo selection beyond health purposes.Companies like Herasight collaborate with UK patients and offer embryo evaluations costing up to $50,000, bypassing UK regulations and raising concerns from the European Society of Genetics about the use of polygenic scores in embryo selection.
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