Danish sperm bank rejects donors with IQ below 85

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A Danish sperm bank now rejects donors with an IQ below 85, aiming to provide better life prospects for offspring. Donor Network also screens for criminal records, leading to 18% of applicants being turned away. The bank cites research linking IQ to life success and aims to offer peace of mind to sperm recipients. This selection criterion, using the Cattell Fluid Intelligence Test, is reportedly unique globally, though ethicists question its implications and potential for creating false expectations.


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