Tay Sachs Disease (Genes and Disease)
Jeri Freedman
Tay-Sachs disease is a rare, hereditary disease which affects young children, primarily Ashkenazi Jews, French Canadians and other isolated or self-selecting populations. It is caused by the lack of an enzyme that leads to a buildup of fats in nerve and brain cells, resulting in loss of mental and physical abilities.
Година:
2009
Издание:
1
Издателство:
Chelsea House Publications
Език:
english
Страници:
143
ISBN 10:
0791096343
Файл:
PDF, 6.23 MB
IPFS:
,
english, 2009