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genes
Looking good in those genes
Your day begins with a cup of joe, and to get through the afternoon, you’ll be gulping down a few more: There’s a gene for that.
Jewish genetic testing offered
Tammy Rubin wasn’t thrilled at the prospect of getting blood drawn by a phlebotomist. At least there was apple juice — and the prospect of life-changing knowledge — afterward.
Need for genetic testing raised by new initiative GeneTestNow
Significant advances in science enable us to no longer question what’s in our genes. This is especially important for Jews, who are far more likely to be carriers of genetic diseases than the general population.
Genetic study offers clues to history of North Africa’s Jews
A new genetic analysis has reconstructed the history of North Africa\’s Jews, showing that these populations date to biblical-era Israel and are not largely the descendants of natives who converted to Judaism, scientists reported on Monday.
Genetic research can open book on Jewish identity — for good and bad
Critics fear that Jewish genetic research also opens a Pandora\’s box. The discovery of a shared genetic marker among men who claim to be descended from Kohanim grew into wild, exaggerated claims in the media that geneticists had confirmed the story of Aaron
Researcher tracing Jewish genes meets the Kohanim of Africa [VIDEO]
Dr. David B. Goldstein from Duke\’s Institute for Genome Sciences and Policy talks about tracking the genetic history of the ancient Jewish priesthood (kohanim) and the Lost Tribe of Israel, the focus of his new book, \”Jacob\’s Legacy\”.
Turning Knowledge into Power
The connection between Jewish women and cancer is unsettling, even terrifying, yet undeniably real.