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What type of anemia is a genetic disease commonly found among people of African descent?
Sickle cell anemia.
What type of anemia is a genetic disease commonly found among of Africa descent?
Sickle cell anemia
What are the distinct facial features commonly associated with individuals of African descent?
Individuals of African descent commonly have distinct facial features such as broad noses, full lips, and dark skin. These features are often associated with their genetic heritage and can vary among different ethnic groups within the African diaspora.
What can you do to prevent your chances of getting sickle cell disease?
Sickle cell can not be "caught". It is an inherited genetic disease and is only in the African American community.
Who does the celiac disease affect the most?
Celiac disease affects individuals who have a genetic predisposition and consume gluten, a protein found in wheat, barley, and rye. It can affect people of all ages, but typically manifests in childhood or early adulthood. The condition is more common in individuals of European descent.
What are some common African facial features that distinguish individuals of African descent from other ethnic groups?
Common African facial features that distinguish individuals of African descent from other ethnic groups include darker skin tones, broad noses, full lips, and tightly coiled hair textures. These features are often associated with the genetic diversity and unique physical characteristics of African populations.
Is Treatment of genetic disease the same as genetic treatment of disease?
no but as I see it treatment of genetic disease is treating a genetic problem as a genetic treatment of a disease is using genetics to stop a certain disease that can be treated with genetics
Is chickenpox genetic?
Chickenpox is an infectious disease, not a genetic disease
What are the characteristics of a genetic disease?
A genetic disease is a disease that was either passed onto you and/or your family is known to get that disease. An example of a genetic disease would be CF (Cystic Fibrosis). It occurs when a cell changes it's genetic information.
Is leprosy a genetic disease?
Known as Hansen's Disease, it is not genetic, but caused by an organism.
Could Neanderthals interbreed with humans?
Yes, Neanderthals and humans were able to interbreed, as evidenced by genetic studies showing that modern humans of non-African descent have Neanderthal DNA in their genomes.
Is presymptomatic testing possible for detecting genetic disease?
Depends on the disease. With some, the genetic condition that causes the disease has been identified, and genetic testing can determine if you have the disease before symptoms appear.
