Genetics
Innovative saliva test launches in Israel to screen for dozens of hereditary diseases
The once-in-a-lifetime test screens 173 genes linked to hereditary cancers, cardiovascular conditions, metabolic diseases and other serious disorders.
Man's oldest friend: Dogs have been around for over 15,000 years, genetic study shows
Exploring identity through art at Jerusalem's Museum on the Seam
Understanding genetic testing and its importance to the Jewish community
Jewish genetic screening awareness week highlights the importance of early testing
Tal Zaks's Israeli startup targets rare genetic diseases
"This type of gene editing should also allow for the treatment of diseases whose origin is not genetic or whose origin cannot be identified in one particular gene," says founder Zaks
The Biological Will is a reflection of hope - opinion
This is our responsibility: to enable continuity, nurture hope, and ensure that the light of life shines brightly, even in the darkest times.
New global study uncovers hundreds of genetic risk factors for depression
Nearly half of the identified genetic variations had not been previously linked to the disorder.
OMGene.AI: Using DNA and AI to identify our strengths
By taking a DNA sample and connecting what is known about the genome to a series of characteristics, a report is produced that notifies the person of their positive attributes.
Dogs undergo genetic transformation to fit 21st-century life, scientists suggest
Brian Hare of Duke University explains how modern dogs are evolving biologically and cognitively to thrive in today's world.
UAE mandates genetic testing for Emirati couples before marriage starting January 2025
Dr. Al Marzooqi highlighted the need for genetic testing due to the high prevalence of genetic disorders in the Emirati population, linked to a 39 percent consanguineous marriage rate.
First-ever AI tech to detect risk for hundreds of genetic diseases
Israeli startup Identifai uses groundbreaking AI to analyze maternal blood samples, identifying genetic risks in a 9-week-old fetus with unmatched accuracy through full genetic sequencing.
A genetic time bomb: How one woman broke the BRCA cycle – opinion
How Libby Margolin turned her BRCA diagnosis into advocacy for genetic testing and PGD.
Groundbreaking study paves the way for gene therapy in cancer and brain diseases - study
“Our findings show where RNA editing takes place and which factors regulate it, allowing us to understand how RNA editing can be used to repair damaged genes," researchers explained.
