Startup tests for an embryo's genetic defects before IVF pregnancy begins

[bpodgursky]

https://www.cnbc.com/2023/12/05/startup-orchid-launches-test-to-identify-genetic-defects-in-ivf-embryos.html

[jncfhnb]

I’m doing the more basic one. Chromosomal, not this startup. All covered by insurance. It’s an interesting shift. I get to choose which embryo too which means choosing sex to some degree.

Amused that the promo picture shows “30x” embryos. That’s kind of absurd.

[xenospn]

I thought this was already done? What’s the innovation here?

[justrealist → xenospn]

PGT-A only screens for large chromosomal defects, not genetic variants (which is the cause of most genetic disease).

[jncfhnb → justrealist]

If you have a specific genetic defect in mind though you can create a specific probe to test for it. I guess this startup is eliminating that need and can screen generally

[kgc]

Gattaca incoming.