Luis J. asked

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In my family, 3 persons are affected with symptoms resembling Tay-Sachs disease. What measures can I take to prevent it from affecting others?

January 15th, 2023

George D. answered

Tay-Sachs disease is a genetic disorder caused by mutations in recessive genes, specifically HEXA, H...

January 15th, 2023

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