New U.S. embryo screening firm raises specter of ‘designer babies’

null / Credit: Tati9/Shutterstock CNA Staff, Jun 10, 2025 / 15:51 pm (CNA). A U.S.-based biotech company has announced the launch of Nucleus Embryo, a company that screens human embryos for desired genetic profiles, a practice the Catholic Church teaches violates human dignity and contributes to a eugenic mentality.  People undergoing in vitro fertilization (IVF) will be able to screen up to 20 embryos for over 900 conditions and traits, including health risks, intelligence, and physical characteristics like height and…