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
Have you been having a bad hair day? Blame your genes
The study is the first gene-mapping study on human scalp hair whorls.
AMP biosynthesis is the key to longevity and metabolic health in vertebrates - study
A new study of metabolic health in vertebrates could be the key to improved health and extended lifespans in humans.
One child's unexplained symptoms uncovered the origin of rare blood disease - study
Germline hemizygous loss-of-function mutations of the DOCK11 gen were, for the first time, shown to cause an inborn error of blood cellular component formation and immunity
Neanderthal genes still affect modern-day humans - study
Though Neanderthals have been extinct for tens of thousands of years, their genetics still make up anywhere from 1% to 4% of the human genome.
Scientists successfully create synthetic human fetus
The synthetic fetus is not likely to be used in the near future because of the ethical and moral issues associated with it.
Ashkenazi Jews are more likely to suffer from Alzheimer's, study finds
Specific research into Ashkenazi genetics relation to Alzheimer's diseases was done for the first time.
Parents in new Assuta IVF scandal claim hospital offered them hush money
The parents conducted a genetic test after one of their kids exhibited certain issues and found the father was not genetically related to the son.
Israeli child conceived through IVF at Assuta has no genetic link to father
According to the Tel Aviv hospital, the parents have asked that no inquiry be made and that their privacy be protected.
'Revolutionary’ gene editing of plants will change agriculture forever
A new, large-scale genetic modification method developed in Tel Aviv makes it possible to reveal the role and properties of duplicated genes in plants
Modern human noses may be inherited from Neanderthals - study
Scientists found that the shape of human's nose may be inherited from Neanderthals and may have helped humans adapt to cooler climates after leaving Africa.