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Last chance to do the BRCA gene test
September 18, 2025, 5:02 pm
Charities showcase resilience, innovation and care
The new year ushers in new hope across the community at home and in Israel
By Louisa Walters
Gene Testing X.
January 16, 2025, 10:46 am
Gene tests: 235 people with Jewish roots told of higher cancer risk
NHS in England releases new data from BRCA screening programme with Jnetics and Chai Cancer Care
By Michelle Rosenberg
The Jnetics team and trustees, November 2024
November 12, 2024, 4:01 pm
Campaign raises more than £760k for genetic testing
Jnetics community fundraiser supports efforts to detect those at high risk of certain cancers
By Michelle Rosenberg
Courtney Green, TOWIE. Pic: Instagram
October 11, 2024, 1:43 pm
TOWIE star reveals young nephew’s diagnosis of genetic disorder Tay-Sachs
Courtney Green calls for more awareness of disease on popular reality show The Only Way is Essex
By Sandy Rashty
Chai's CEO Lisa Steele and Chai's Chaiman Louise Hager with the Medical Advisory Panel. September 2024
September 25, 2024, 11:43 am
Chai hosts a L’Chaim at The Wallace Collection
Supporters and trustees given heartfelt thanks for their support at historic London house museum
By Michelle Rosenberg
Genetics testing
February 1, 2024, 2:52 pm
New cancer hope with launch of ground-breaking genetic testing
NHS Jewish BRCA testing programme launches with Chai Cancer Care and Jnetics
By Jenni Frazer
Jnetics campaign team 2023
March 16, 2023, 1:24 pm
Jnetics ‘Breakthrough’ campaign exceeds expectations
Fundraisers secure more than £750k to support recessive gene screening programmes in 2023
By Michelle Rosenberg
People with Jewish ancestry are more than 10 times more likely to carry such genetic faults than the general population. 
November 17, 2022, 2:54 pm
NHS England appoints Jewish charities to deliver BRCA testing campaign
The Jnetics and Chai Cancer Care programme will launch next year as part of the NHS’s drive to catch tumours early when they are easier to treat. 
By Jewish News Reporter
Cancer cells
October 27, 2022, 1:58 pm
OPINION: The unsung army on the front line of the battle against cancer
From research to prevention to caring for a loved one to raising funds, Simi Ben Hur says we really are all in this together when it comes to fighting the disease
By Simi Ben Hur
Genetics testing
January 15, 2022, 11:07 am
GENEuary: Participation urged for Jewish genetic disorders awareness month
JNetics’ 2022’s initiative includes a series of events, such as a session about the BRCA gene and a talk with the S&P Sephardi Community’s Rabbi Joseph Dweck,
By Jewish News Reporter
The parents of the three Kayser girls underwent genetic screening
October 14, 2021, 11:01 am
Charity increases number of Jewish genetic disorders it screens from nine to 47
JNetics will now offer testing for conditions prevalent among people from Sephardi and Mizrahi communities for the very first time
By Jack Mendel
Gemma and Craig with baby Mia, who is named after Madeline
January 14, 2021, 4:03 pm
‘Screening for genetic disorders gave us peace of mind’
A young couple's discovery that the Canavan’s gene ran in both their families was a heart-in-the-mouth moment
By Stephen Oryszczuk
Chief Rabbi Ephraim Mirvis
January 5, 2021, 3:55 pm
Chief Rabbi backs month-long bid to raise awareness of Jewish genetic disorders
Jnetics charity launches 'Geneuary' initiative and urges members of the community to get screened
By Jewish News Reporter
Scientist with a petri dish looking at gene mutations
From the WebJanuary 4, 2021, 2:05 pm
Month-long campaign launched to raise awareness of Jewish genetic disorders
Jnetics charity launches 'Geneuary' initiative and urges members of the community to get screened
By Jewish News Reporter
The test covers severe recessive disorders such as Tay Sachs, Familial Dysautonomia and Bloom Syndrome that, while not exclusively Jewish, have a much-increased prevalence in the Ashkenazi Jewish population.
October 31, 2020, 11:54 am
200 students sign up to be screened for severe Jewish genetic disorders
Jnetics' week-long virtual event from 23-29 November will allow those on campus to take part in carrier screening for nine of the most severe Jewish genetic disorders
By Stephen Oryszczuk
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