Understanding BRCA1 and BRCA2 Mutation Genes: Risk, Prevention, and Moving Forward
What are BRCA1 and BRCA2 mutated genes? Who is at risk? What does prevention/counseling look like for those with the mutation?
Public Health
Neurologist Dr. Ophir Keret Partners With Ezer Mizion to Help Early Onset Dementia Patients
The Tzippora Fried Alzheimer’s Center in Israel has continued to operate in full swing over the past year, despite the challenges of the coronavirus.
The Tzippora Fried Alzheimer’s Center in Israel
The Tzippora Fried Alzheimer’s Center in Israel has continued to operate in full swing over the past year, despite the challenges of the coronavirus.
How CRISPR Technology Can Be Used to Treat Cancer
Researchers at Tel Aviv University have successfully treated cancer in mice using gene-editing CRISPR technology.
New Research Can Help Identify Certain Lung Cancer Treatment
Researchers from the Moffitt Cancer Center have developed a deep learning model that can identify the course of treatment for certain types of lung cancer.
Mathew Knowles on Surviving Breast Cancer
Mathew Knowles, father of Beyonce, is a breast cancer survivor and strong supporter of genetic testing & awareness.
Modifiable Risk Factors in Dementia Prevention
New research conducted by the Alzheimer’s Association found that risk factors for Alzheimer’s may be apparent as early as our teens and 20s.
Genetic Testing Can Save Lives
Genetic testing is often a controversial issue, but according to the mainstream medical community, it can save lives. It can even prevent cancer.
Do Lifestyle and Genetics Play a Role in the Development of Dementia?
Around the globe, Alzheimer’s and other types of dementia are a major challenge to the people suffering from it, their families, and the communities in which they reside. To add to the situation, there are limited remedies available to prevent and treat the dreaded disease, not to mention the underlying causes, which are debated by … Read more
Recent Research Sparks Change in PSA Screening Recommendations
According to recent research by a team of scientists based in the United Kingdom, men with the BRCA gene mutation face an increased risk of prostate cancer. For this reason, researchers are advocating prostate cancer screening for men with this particular gene defect, despite criticism of this type of cancer screening, particularly with the Prostate … Read more