Why offspring modeling is unavailable
Why stored key-variant projections are not complete parental genomes and why the former Lab model was withdrawn.
3 min read · updated Aug 12, 2026
Haeckel does not currently offer offspring or embryo modeling. The former Lab surface used selected stored key variants as if they were two complete parental genomes. That substitution was not scientifically supportable, so the compute paths and interactive surfaces were withdrawn.
What a valid model would require
- Complete, explicitly consented genomic inputs for both people, with compatible genome builds and measured locus coverage.
- A method that abstains whenever required loci or phasing evidence are missing instead of substituting defaults.
- Validated models with population-specific limitations, calibration evidence, and a clear distinction between research estimates and clinical testing.
- Independent review of privacy, consent, and scientific claims before any user-facing result is enabled.
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Explain why offspring modeling is unavailable and what evidence would be required to support it.
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