Author Archives: Jnetics

How the Past Lives in Our Genes: A Tisha B’Av Reflection

One of my Rabbis once told me that we should not simply go through the...

Three-Parent Babies: A Landmark in Medical Science

Some incredible news has just come out of Newcastle: eight babies have been born using...

Born to Chill or Built for Heat? Your Genes Might Hold the Answer

Heatwaves: Love them or loath them? It’s in your DNA. The UK is getting hotter....

Beyond the Binary: Genetic Screening for Every Type of Family

Krystie was a beautiful baby girl born to Bruce Steiger and Rick Karl, a gay...

Young Jewish Professionals Gather for Sold-Out Evening Supporting Jnetics Life Saving Work

On Thursday evening, 50 young Jewish professionals came together for a sold-out event hosted by...

Prostate Cancer: Why I’m Talking About It – and Why You Should Too

We know that men are less likely than women to go to the doctor when...

A Night of Empowerment: Jnetics Ladies Night Gathers 200 Women to Support Life-Saving Genetic Testing Programme

Nearly 200 women came together for an unforgettable evening of inspiration, empowerment, and impact at...

Science, Scandal, and Statehood: The Life of Sophia Getzowa

Israel’s deep-rooted connection to scientific excellence and innovation dates to its very beginnings as a...

From Exodus to Evolution: How Jewish History Shaped Our Genes

We often discuss the genetic principles of the Founder Effect and the Bottleneck Effect. Together,...

Legacy of Light: Honouring Scientific Brilliance Extinguished by The Holocaust

The highest accolade any scientist can win is the Nobel Prize. This prize was set...