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Tay-Sachs Disease What is Tay-Sachs disease Tay-Sachs disease is a genetic disorder
that affects Ashkenazic Jews, i.e. Jews of East European descent. It results
in fatal brain damage. The manifestation of this disorder will require
a matching gene from both parents. A random marriage of any two individuals
from this ethnic group has a 1 in 900 chance of uniting two carriers.
Thus while the parents may not be affected by the disorder, every child
born of such a marriage has a 25% chance of having the disorder.
How is it diagnosed The disease can be diagnosed in the early stages of pregnancy through either blood tests or amniocentesis. To add your views on this article or read others comments Click Here
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