Tay-Sachs Disease

The disease is a deterioration of mental and physical abilities. It is caused by a genetic defect in a gene inherited from each parent.



-severe genetic condition
Six months old=diagnosed. There are seizures and behavior changes. As progression gets worse (6-10 months), they lose motor skills and sight. Usually death by age 5
There is no cure or treatment for the disease. There are 16 cases in America every year.