Explore genetic information related to health and heredity. This app focuses on recessive genetic diseases, particularly those more common in the Ashkenazi Jewish population. It's a learning tool developed by the DNA Learning Center.
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January 11, 2016
This app has been updated by Apple to display the Apple Watch app icon. Updated for all iPhones, iPad Air, and iPad Mini. New color palette and added links for disease information.
MoreGene Screen is an educational application designed to provide information about genetics, focusing on the intersection of health and heredity. It offers details about recessive genetic diseases and their prevalence in different cultures and ethnicities.
The app specifically provides information about recessive genetic diseases. It places an emphasis on diseases that are more prevalent within the Ashkenazi Jewish population, but also covers information relevant to different cultures and ethnicities.
Yes, Gene Screen is a free application. There are no in-app purchases or advertisements mentioned, indicating it is provided as a free educational resource.
Gene Screen was produced by the DNA Learning Center, which is part of Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory. Its development also received support from the Victor Center for the Prevention of Jewish Genetic Diseases.
The app serves as a fact-packed learning tool for understanding genetics and heredity. It helps users learn about specific genetic diseases, their prevalence across different populations, and their potential impact on health.
