n a hereditary disorder of lipid metabolism occurring most frequently in individuals of Jewish descent in eastern Europe; accumulation of lipids in nervous tissue results in death in early childhood
Readily-available drugs may reduce devastating symptoms of Tay-Sachs disease: Study ( McMaster University ) A team of researchers has made a significant discovery which may have a dramatic impact on children stricken with Tay-Sachs disease, a degenerative and fatal neurological condition that often strikes in the early months of life. Available drugs may dramatically ease a child's suffering, say scientists.
June 6, 2013 - EurekAlert!
Readily-Available Drugs May Reduce Devastating Symptoms of Tay-Sachs and Tay Sachs-Like Diseases A team of researchers has made a significant discovery which may have a dramatic impact on children stricken with Tay-Sachs disease, a degenerative and fatal neurological condition that often strikes in the early months of life. Available drugs may dramatically ease a child's suffering, say scientists.
June 6, 2013 - Newswise