# Your best baby

An episode of [The Slow Newscast](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/podcast/1487320403), 10 Mar 2026, 46 min.

Audio: https://sphinx.acast.com/p/acast/s/the-tortoise-podcast/e/69aee2d2db12e00bfdbf12fb/media.mp3

Genetic testing start ups are a booming industry in America. Behind the headlines of 'designer babies' are companies tapping into disputed science, facing accusations that this is a pathway to eugenics. So what does the story of one company in particular tell us about this new field of fertility and science? Reporters: Madeleine Parr and Matt Russell Producers: Madeleine Parr and Matt Russell Additional production: Gary Marshall Artwork: Blythe Walker Sibthorp Sound design: Dominic Delargy Editor: Jasper Corbett Subscribe to The Observer today: https://observer.co.uk/subscribe And get access to: Our podcasts before anyone else A daily edition, curated by our editors 7 days a week Puzzles from the inventors of the cryptic crossword Recipes for every occasion Free tickets to join Observer events in our newsroom or online Click here to subscribe today for just £1 for your first month. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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