Carrying Home With Us: Lech Lecha and the Gift of Genetic Information
By: Judah Gavant, Program Associate, Norton & Elaine Sarnoff Center for Jewish Genetics In this week’s Torah portion, Lech
Meet Ava, The Sarnoff Center’s 2026 Lewis Summer Intern
Ava Marcus is a Chicago native and will be a third-year Honors student at the University of Georgia, pursuing
Why Aren’t Men Screened for Fragile X?
If you’ve registered for a carrier screening through the Sarnoff Center, you may have noticed that our panel screens
Why Should I Tell My Doctor I’m an Ashkenazi Jew?
When it comes to your health, the details matter—sometimes more than you might realize. One important piece of information
Why You Should Consider Carrier Screening Again for Family Planning, Even If You’ve Done It Before
Carrier screening has become a common part of family planning, helping individuals and couples understand their genetic risks and
The Pros, Cons, and Differences Between Blood and Saliva for Genetic Testing
When it comes to collecting DNA for genetic testing, two primary methods are widely used: blood and saliva. Our
Meet Danielle, the Sarnoff Center’s 2024 Lewis Summer Intern
My name is Danielle Parnes and I am a Junior at Clemson University majoring in Biology with a minor
3 Things to Know About Genetic Testing Before IVF
Testing laboratory-fertilized embryos for genetic diseases before implantation can be done through a procedure called preimplantation genetic testing (PGT) or
Meet Roley, the Sarnoff Center’s 2023 Lewis Summer Intern
My name is Roley Corrigan-Halpern and I am a Junior at Grinnell College majoring in Psychology. On campus, I
