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Geneticist Uncovers Family Heart Condition Linked to Ashkenazi Jewish Ancestry
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By i24NEWS
First reported by The Times of Israel · 7 hours ago
What happened
Geneticist Susan Weiss Liebman discovered a hereditary heart condition, linked to a mutation in the FLNC gene, that affects an estimated one in 800 Ashkenazi Jews. Her investigation into her family's history of sudden cardiac deaths revealed the genetic link, prompting her to advocate for increased genetic screening.
- 01Geneticist Susan Weiss Liebman identified a hereditary heart mutation.
- 02The mutation is estimated to affect 1 in 800 Ashkenazi Jews.
- 03The FLNC gene mutation is linked to dilated cardiomyopathy.
- 04Liebman's family history revealed multiple premature heart-related deaths.
- 05She advocates for increased genetic screening and awareness.
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