Gattaca Stack

The future of human reproduction

The Gattaca stack, a term coined by Brian Armstrong, is a complete suite of advanced human reproductive technologies:
1. In vitro gametogenesis (IVG)
2. Preimplantation genetic testing (PGT)
3. Embryo editing
4. Artificial wombs

The stack, today

Current state of development within the Gattaca stack:
In vitro gametogenesis - Experimental
Mouse iPSC-derived gametes produce live offspring; human oocyte and sperm maturation is incomplete. Human iPSC-based embryo models mimic early development but are not viable. 5 to 10 years for clinical use.
Preimplantation genetic testing - Clinical
Routine in IVF for aneuploidy and genetic disorders, using blastocyst biopsy and next-generation sequencing (NGS). High accuracy. Widely available in clinical settings.
Embryo editing - Experimental
CRISPR-based editing of human embryos in research, but off-target risks and bans on reproductive use limit clinical applications. 2 to 5 years for clinical use in permissive jurisdictions.
Artificial wombs - Experimental
Biobag-like systems support preterm lambs; human trials for neonates near. 10 to 20 years for full ectogenesis.

Who's building?

IVG PGT Embryo editing Artificial womb
Conceivable Life Sciences
Conception
Gameto
Ovelle
Saitou Lab
Egli Lab
Mitalipov Lab
Niakan Lab
Renewal Bio
Cooper Surgical
Igenomix
Illumina
Natera
Orchid
Progenesis
Revvity
Thermo Fisher
Huang Lab
Lovell-Badge Lab
Manhattan Project
Colossal
Kangaroo Biomedical
Vitara Biomedical