Did a DNA test or embryo screening change how you live or parent? (CircleDNA, Orchid, GenePlaza, etc.) Journalist looking to chat!
Hey everyone! I’m a New York Times journalist working on a story about polygenic testing and screening and how it actually impacts our lives, choices, and parenting.
Whether you used a consumer kit like CircleDNA, uploaded raw data to a third-party app like GenePlaza, or are navigating polygenic embryo screening (PGT-P) through services like Orchid—I’d love to hear your perspective.
I’m especially interested in chatting with:
Anyone who has tested themselves or their children for medical, behavioral, or cosmetic traits.
Future parents who are considering, currently undergoing, or have completed PGT-P embryo screening during IVF.
Parents (or future parents) who are using these genetic insights to guide parenting, lifestyle, or healthcare decisions.
People who haven't gone through with a test or screening yet, but are actively planning to.
I want to understand the deeply human side of this: What is motivating you to pursue this? Did your results actually change your trajectory? Did they give you peace of mind, or introduce more questions and ethical dilemmas?
Privacy is paramount, so if you're open to a brief, casual chat about your experience, please drop a comment below or send me a DM. (I am also happy to send you an email from my work address to verify my credentials.) Thanks so much!