Jewish Genetics

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What Are Jewish Genetic Diseases?

As many as 1 in 3 Ashkenazi Jews are estimated to be carriers for one of about 19 genetic diseases.

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Jewish Genetic Screening

How to find out if you are a carrier for a Jewish genetic disease

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Jewish Genetic Diseases: Frequently Asked Questions

What you need to know about screening, risks and ethical concerns.

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Directory of Jewish Genetic Diseases

A guide to the diseases included in most Jewish genetic screening.

Jewish Genetic Diseases: Resource Guide

Organizations that can help with screening and counseling

Jewish Views on Stem Cell Research

The stem cells most likely to be of scientific value come from discarded embryos. Is it ethical to use these?

Jewish Genes and Anti-Semitism

Some worry that the discovery of "Jewish" genetic diseases will negatively affect the image and treatment of Jews.

Genetic Diseases in Traditional Jewish Sources

Rabbinic authorities have always been aware of heredity and genetic disease.

The Genome Project and Jewish Law

Does the genome project take imitatio dei too far--beyond imitating God, to playing God?

Gene Therapy and Genetic Engineering in Judaism

Using genetic technology for therapeutic purposes is acceptable, but many related issues have yet to be addressed.

Jewish Genetic Issues

Jewish Genetic Issues. Jewish Bioethics. Judaism and Medical Technology. Jewish Ideas and Beliefs.

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