Need for genetic testing raised by new initiative GeneTestNow

By Rebecca Steinberger
Published on March 13, 2013

Significant advances in science enable us to no longer question what’s in our genes. This is especially important for Jews, who are far more likely to be carriers of genetic diseases than the general population.

Genetic study offers clues to history of North Africa’s Jews

Published on August 6, 2012

A new genetic analysis has reconstructed the history of North Africa's Jews, showing that these populations date to biblical-era Israel and are not largely the descendants of natives who converted to Judaism, scientists reported on Monday.

Genetic research can open book on Jewish identity—for good and bad

By Adam Wills
Published on December 11, 2008

Critics fear that Jewish genetic research also opens a Pandora's box. The discovery of a shared genetic marker among men who claim to be descended from Kohanim grew into wild, exaggerated claims in the media that geneticists had confirmed the story of Aaron

Researcher tracing Jewish genes meets the Kohanim of Africa [VIDEO]

Published on August 20, 2008

Dr. David B. Goldstein from Duke's Institute for Genome Sciences and Policy talks about tracking the genetic history of the ancient Jewish priesthood (kohanim) and the Lost Tribe of Israel, the focus of his new book, "Jacob's Legacy".

Briefs

Published on November 8, 2001

Briefs

Turning Knowledge into Power

By Jason B. Kohn
Published on January 27, 2000

The connection between Jewish women and cancer is unsettling, even terrifying, yet undeniably real.