Tay-Sachs is a rare genetic condition particularly common among Jewish people of Eastern European and Russian origin. The prognosis of Tay-Sachs is determined by age of onset and usually results in either severe disability or death. Here you will find information pertaining to Tay-Sachs, specifically its diagnosis, and prognosis. You will also find support group information for patients and their families.
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http://www.curetay-sachs.org/
Jewish Genetic Diseases: Tay-Sachs
Presents a layman's guide to this genetic disease and includes sections about symptoms, carriers and incidence, and treatment options.
http://www.mazornet.com/genetics/tay-sachs.htm
National Human Genome Research Institute
Teaches about Tay-Sachs Disease including what is known about its hereditary nature, tests and symptoms, and information about clinical research.
http://www.genome.gov/10001220
National Tay-Sachs & Allied Diseases Association
The National Tay-Sachs & Allied Diseases Association is a non-profit organization which provides information families affected by Tay-Sachs disease and other rare genetic disorders.
http://www.tay-sachs.org/
Offers details about the disease, how frequently it is passed on, and what the treatment is. Also discusses the specific genes which are involved.
http://ghr.nlm.nih.gov/condition/tay-sachs-disease
