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Tag: Genetic Testing

0 Jewish Law Gender/Identity

For women using IVF to screen embryos for genetic diseases, these peers can offer support

Eric Berger in JTA · 29 Oct

Women with the BRCA genetic mutation face significant risks of cancers, particularly within the Ashkenazi Jewish community.

0 Science Communities

‘Knowledge is power’: NHS offers free BRCA testing for Jews over 18

Jewish Chronicle · 15 Oct

England's NHS has launched a successful BRCA testing program for individuals over 18 with Jewish ancestry, addressing the higher prevalence of BRCA gene faults among Ashkenazi and Sephardi Jews that increase cancer risks.

0 Science Ethics

23andMe agrees to $30M settlement over data breach that targeted Jewish and Chinese users

Jackie Hajdenberg in JTA · 17 Sep

23andMe, a leading genetic testing company, has agreed to a $30 million settlement following a significant data breach that targeted customers of Ashkenazi Jewish and Chinese ancestry.

0 Culture Education

The Mothership: Ep 316

Unorthodox · 5 May 2022

In this episode of Unorthodox, the team explores multifaceted experiences of motherhood through interviews and personal stories.

0 Culture Jewish Law

The Pregnancy Episode: Ep. 282

Unorthodox · 22 Jul 2021

In this episode of Unorthodox, the hosts explore Jewish pregnancy-related traditions, superstitions, and medical considerations with the help of various experts.

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The Pregnancy Episode: Ep. 282

Unorthodox · 22 Jul 2021

In episode 282 of the podcast "Unorthodox," the hosts discuss various aspects of Jewish pregnancy.

0 Science Communities

Are Jews at Risk for Parkinson’s Disease?

Leonard Sokol in Tablet · 20 Mar 2017

Ashkenazi Jews may have an increased risk of developing Parkinson's disease due to genetic mutations such as LRRK2 and GBA.

0 Science Communities

More Than Tay-Sachs

Bonnie Rochman in Tablet · 28 Feb 2017

The Jewish community has made progress in responding to Tay-Sachs through genetic testing, but standardization of carrier screening remains inconsistent.

0 Israel

Cancer, As We Know It

Stephanie Butnick in Tablet · 22 May 2015

The Tablet article features a poignant essay by Jenny Diski reflecting on religion and personal beliefs following a terminal cancer diagnosis.