Innovative saliva test launches in Israel to screen for dozens of hereditary diseases
The once-in-a-lifetime test screens 173 genes linked to hereditary cancers, cardiovascular conditions, metabolic diseases and other serious disorders
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A new saliva-based genetic screening is now available in Israel, covering 173 genes tied to serious hereditary conditions including certain cancers and heart diseases. The test is described as a one-time procedure, which may reshape how hereditary risk is evaluated across the population. The key question is how this tool will be integrated into existing healthcare routines and who will have access to it.