Midday DNA: Autism and Genetics
April is World Autism Month, also known as Autism Acceptance Month in the United States. Along with environmental factors, genetics
Genetic Shabbat: Get Screened
On Friday evening, March 21st, Emanuel Congregation and the Norton & Elaine Sarnoff Center for Jewish Genetics hosted an
Candy Chromosomes: Build Your Own DNA
The Sarnoff Center was delighted to participate in this year's Shir Hadash Purim Carnival, where we hosted an engaging
What’s Jewish About Hereditary Cancer?: BRCA & Beyond
Individuals of Ashkenazi Jewish descent are 10 times more likely than the general population to have a mutation in
Jewish Genetic Disorders and Carrier Screening
1 in 4 Ashkenazi Jews is a ‘carrier’ for a recessive genetic disorder —and likely doesn’t know it. Carriers
Jewish Genetics 101: What You Need To Know
This webinar offers an overview of Jewish genetic health concerns, including hereditary cancers and recessive genetic disorders. It also
Decoding Your DNA: Family Planning and Carrier Screening Explained
Are you or your family curious about what carrier screening is and how it can impact your family planning?
Deep Roots, Stronger Branches: The Value of Knowing Your Family Health History
Family health history is one tool that healthcare providers use to assess an individual’s risk for certain conditions. Why
An Evening of Inspiration & Empowerment
On November 7th, 2024, the Norton & Elaine Sarnoff Center for Jewish Genetics welcomed Jason Rosenthal as the keynote
