Tay-Sachs is a genetic disorder that affects neurological function and has no cure. It is caused by a genetic mutation that impairs the body’s ability to metabolize fatty substances, resulting in neurological impairment. Diagnosis is confirmed through a Tay-Sachs screen test, and treatment focuses on managing symptoms. The severity of symptoms depends on the relationship […]
Tay-Sachs disease is a fatal genetic disease caused by a lack of the enzyme hexosaminidase A. It affects infants and young children, causing paralysis, blindness, and death. Those of European Jewish, Cajun, or French Canadian ancestry are at higher risk and should seek genetic counseling. There is currently no cure, but gene therapy is being […]
