Tay-Sachs disease is a rare, hereditary disease that affects young children, primarily Ashkenazi Jews, French Canadians, and other isolated or self-selecting populations. Caused by the lack of an enzyme that leads to a buildup of fats in nerve and brain cells, it gradually destroys the affected cells, leading to a loss of mental and physical abilities, and, eventually, death. In this fascinating offering, ""Tay-Sachs Disease"" discusses the nature of the disease, why it affects certain groups of people more often than others, how genetic screening can help detect carriers of the Tay-Sachs gene, and what options genetic testing and counseling provide for having children.
Student researchers will discover the new medical treatments being used experimentally to treat Tay-Sachs disease, as well as the new genetic treatments that may someday provide a means of curing this degenerative condition.
| ISBN: | 9780791096345 |
| Publication date: | 30th July 2009 |
| Author: | Jeri Freedman |
| Publisher: | Chelsea House Publishers |
| Format: | Hardback |
| Pagination: | 140 pages |
| Series: | Genes & Disease |
Tay-Sachs disease is a rare, hereditary disease that affects young children, primarily Ashkenazi Jews, French Canadians, and other isolated or self-selecting populations. Caused by the lack of an enzyme that leads to a buildup of fats in nerve and brain cells, it gradually destroys the affected cells, leading to a loss of mental and physical abilities, and, eventually, death.
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Tay-Sachs Disease was written by Jeri Freedman and published by Chelsea House Publishers
Tay-Sachs Disease has 140 pages
Yes it is part of Genes & Disease series