Jessica Mozersky: 1 book
Risky Genes
Genetics, Breast Cancer and Jewish Identity
Language: English
Release Date: December 13, 2012
Ashkenazi Jews have the highest known population risk of carrying specific mutations in the high-risk breast cancer genes, BRCA1 and BRCA2. So what does it mean to be told you have an increased risk of genetic breast cancer because you are of Ashkenazi Jewish origin? In a time of ever-increasing knowledge...
