On this map, the distribution of sickle-cell anemia haplotypes among nations with high prevalence of the disease are shown. Five distinct beta-globin haplotypes (indicated by colors) are found in ...
Since two gene therapies were approved for sickle cell disease in late 2023, only a handful of patients have started the ...
Can we predict that natural selection will weed out genetic disease over time? Sickle-cell trait haplotype distribution shows the genetic advantages of this mutation. In the deoxygenated ...
A groundbreaking study reveals that individuals with sickle cell disease show premature brain aging, appearing 14 years older ...
Individuals with sickle cell disease—a chronic illness where misshapen, sticky blood cells clump together, reducing oxygen ...
The CDC states that, on average, sickle cell disease reduces a patient's lifespan by more than 20 years, which is why Carla ...
It is crucial to have an effective family planning method to avoid unintended pregnancy, especially if you may have another child with sickle cell anaemia. Thank you for reading Nation.Africa Show ...
Of the more than 7.7 million people estimated to be living with sickle cell disease, more than 80% were in sub-Saharan Africa ...
A new study has found older-looking brains in adults with sickle cell disease, helping to explain the cognitive challenges experienced by such individuals. A brain image from a healthy individual ...