JScreen mourns the loss of our friend and fellow Jewish genetic disease activist, Randy Yudenfriend Glaser. Randy cofounded the Jewish Genetic Disease Consortium after giving birth to two children,...
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by Ilana W. Wow is all I can say! After a whirlwind AIPAC policy conference with over 18,000 people from different backgrounds, cities, and ages, I am more...
Research estimates that 1 in 17 people will experience the symptoms of a rare disease in their lifetime. Collectively, these individuals represent a large population, however, separately they are in desperate need of...
by Kara Wexler Love sweets? Turns out, your genes might actually influence that sweet tooth you’ve always tried to suppress. A study by Dr. Danielle Reed, of Monell Chemical...
by Kara Wexler With the New Year finally upon us, it’s time to whip out a notepad for our annual resolutions. While popular goals may include looking like a...
Since the JScreen logo includes the beautiful tree of life, it’s fitting for us to commemorate Tu B’Shevat, the New Year of the Trees. Humans are often compared to...
by Kara Wexler Hanukkah is a beloved Jewish holiday celebrated for a miraculous triumph of the righteous underdog, modern traditions of family gatherings, and the delicious food among other...
Every true celebration often includes music accompaniment, so it’s only appropriate that during Hanukkah, the Festival of lights, we showcase the musical skills of some wildly talented Hanukkah aficionados. We’ve...