Genetics

Research reveals: This is the most important trait in choosing the father of your children

People pick partners for looks and personality, yet overlook body odor – a trait studies show may influence the immune strength of future children and reveal far more than we realize.

Men are more attracted to the body odor of women in the days before ovulation
Biotech Breakthrough Lets Doctors Track Immunity in Minutes

Understanding lifespan: Genes may unlock path to healthier aging, scientists say - study

 syphilis

Oldest trace of Syphilis-linked DNA from 5,500-year-old bone shows disease came from Americas

Autism and ADHD Diagnosis Using Artificial Intelligence

Israeli scientists unlock genetic links to Autism, brain disorder using CRISPR tech -study


Luxembourg’s Prince Frederik dies at 22 after battle with rare genetic disease

His father, Prince Robert, described his son as a "superhero," praising his resilience and determination.

 View of the flag of Luxembourg.

Health Ministry mistakenly omits genetic disease from prenatal screening list - report

"Out of the thousands of tests performed, 58 carriers were identified, but no couple was found in which both partners were carriers," the Health Ministry said.

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Bedouin, Arab Israeli sector more likely to suffer genetic diseases

The main causes of the genetic disorders are consanguineous marriages – inbreeding, and the high rate of, insufficient response to screening tests, and language barriers in genetic clinics.

 Israel Police officers seen near a Mosque in the Bedouin village of Umm al-Hiran, in the Negev desert, Israel, November 14, 2024

Study shows home smoking leads to genetic changes in children's DNA

This change in gene expression due to secondhand smoke exposure may make children more vulnerable to disease as adults.

 Study shows home smoking leads to genetic changes in children's DNA. Illustration.

TAU Unbound: Prof. Uri Ben-David is unlocking the secrets of cancer

WATCH: Prof. Ben-David shares the groundbreaking insights regarding cancer biology and treatment strategies.

  Prof. Uri Ben David, Tel Aviv University

Jewish genetic screening awareness week highlights the importance of early testing

Dr. Matt Goldstein, CEO of jscreen, and Myra Sack, are shown here with their late daughter, Havi.

Tal Zaks's Israeli startup targets rare genetic diseases

"This type of gene editing should also allow for the treatment of diseases whose origin is not genetic or whose origin cannot be identified in one particular gene," says founder Zaks

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The Biological Will is a reflection of hope - opinion

This is our responsibility: to enable continuity, nurture hope, and ensure that the light of life shines brightly, even in the darkest times. 

 A DNA double helix.

New global study uncovers hundreds of genetic risk factors for depression

Nearly half of the identified genetic variations had not been previously linked to the disorder.

 New global study uncovers hundreds of genetic risk factors for depression. Illustration.

OMGene.AI: Using DNA and AI to identify our strengths

By taking a DNA sample and connecting what is known about the genome to a series of characteristics, a report is produced that notifies the person of their positive attributes.

A hand holding a globe. (Illustrative).