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As a genetic counselor at JScreen, I will often hear my male patients express concern for their partners, daughters, mothers, and sisters, without realizing how it may affect them....
What’s the Difference Between Ancestry DNA Testing and Carrier Screening? “I don’t need any more genetic testing – I had that one ancestry test and I’m pretty sure...
“Thank you for taking the time to speak with us tonight,” said my patient’s husband, “There is no way we would have understood these results had you simply emailed...
Jewish Genetic Screening Awareness Week Day 5: Why It’s Important for Interfaith Couples To #GetJScreened While there are a number of diseases commonly found in people with Jewish background,...
Jewish Genetic Screening Awareness Week Day 4: Ashkenazi? Sephardi? Mizrahi? Why JScreen Matters for Everyone of Jewish Ancestry Medical professionals agree that every Jewish adult should be offered genetic testing...
Jewish Genetic Screening Awareness Week Day 3: BRCA Awareness Ashkenazi Jews are at ten times greater risk to have a mutation in the BRCA genes, increasing their risk for...
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Jason Edelstein 510-239-1102 JScreen Launches Jewish Genetic Screening Awareness Week Feb 3 – 7 The Week Will Highlight Powerful Stories, Timely Information, and Resources to...