9780120176441-0120176440-Tay-Sachs Disease (Volume 44) (Advances in Genetics, Volume 44)

Tay-Sachs Disease (Volume 44) (Advances in Genetics, Volume 44)

ISBN-13: 9780120176441
ISBN-10: 0120176440
Edition: 1
Author: Robert J. Desnick, Michael M. Kaback
Publication date: 2001
Publisher: Academic Press
Format: Hardcover 363 pages
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ISBN-13: 9780120176441
ISBN-10: 0120176440
Edition: 1
Author: Robert J. Desnick, Michael M. Kaback
Publication date: 2001
Publisher: Academic Press
Format: Hardcover 363 pages

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Tay-Sachs Disease (Volume 44) (Advances in Genetics, Volume 44) (ISBN-13: 9780120176441 and ISBN-10: 0120176440), written by authors Robert J. Desnick, Michael M. Kaback, was published by Academic Press in 2001. With an overall rating of 3.7 stars, it's a notable title among other Genetics (Evolution) books. You can easily purchase or rent Tay-Sachs Disease (Volume 44) (Advances in Genetics, Volume 44) (Hardcover) from BooksRun, along with many other new and used Genetics books and textbooks. And, if you're looking to sell your copy, our current buyback offer is $0.3.

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Tay-Sachs disease is a rare hereditary disease caused by a genetic mutation that leaves the body unable to produce an enzyme necessary for fat metabolism in nerve cells, producing central nervous system degeneration. In infants, it is characterized by progressive mental deterioration, blindness, paralysis, epileptic seizures, and death by age four. Adult-onset Tay-Sachs occurs in persons who have a genetic mutation that is similar but allows some production of the missing enzyme. There is no treatment for Tay-Sachs.
A test to determine whether an infant is carrying the Tay-Sachs disease was introduced in 1969. However, work continues to be done to help find a cure. Because there is no cure for this deadly disease, genetic research is essential.
Advances in Genetics presents an eclectic mix of articles of use to all human and molecular geneticists. They are written and edited by recognized leaders in the field and make this an essential series of books for anyone in the genetics field.

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