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The Atlanta Jewish Gene Screen

This project is dedicated to building awareness among doctors, rabbis and the community about the genetic diseases affecting Ashkenazi Jews; the importance of genetic counseling and screening; the availability of preconception screening for all 19 preventable and many life-threatening disorders; and the need to update screening prior to each pregnancy.  Registration required. 

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