Tay-Sachs disease is a rare hereditary disorder that occurs when the body lacks an enzyme that can break down fatty ...

(RNS) — Some 25 years ago, a friend of mine and his wife whose little boy had been diagnosed with Tay-Sachs disease visited our home. A relatively rare genetic disorder that is less so among ...

Dr. Matt Goldstein and Myra Sack lost their daughter, Havi, to Tay-Sachs disease in 2021. Tay-Sachs is a rare, inherited genetic disease primarily affecting infants and young children. There is no ...

Jewish Genetic Screening Awareness Week is very important in educating the public and advocating for widespread screening. Individuals can take charge of their genetic health, support important ...

A genetic screen can potentially diagnose more than 1,200 genetic disorders and chromosomal abnormalities. If you were a medical geneticist, how would you pick the best test for your patient ...