Specific Genetic Mutation:
Absence of the enzyme that breaks down the buildup of GM2 (fatty substance) on chromosome 15
Physical Characteristics:
Enlarged head
Floppy body position
Possible Treatment:
No treatment for TSD, but the symptoms can be managed, like speech therapy and physical therapy.
Interesting Fact:
Symptoms are not immediately seen at birth, they begin around ages 2-5 years old.
Hollenstein, Jenna. "Tay-Sachs Disease: TSD" Conditions and Procedures in Brief. Consumer Health Complete, 1 August 2013. Web. 4 Nov. 2015.
Ellie Topliff Battling Tay-Sachs Disease. Digital image. Daily Mail. N.p., n.d. Web. 4 Nov. 2015.
Absence of the enzyme that breaks down the buildup of GM2 (fatty substance) on chromosome 15
Physical Characteristics:
Enlarged head
Floppy body position
Possible Treatment:
No treatment for TSD, but the symptoms can be managed, like speech therapy and physical therapy.
Interesting Fact:
Symptoms are not immediately seen at birth, they begin around ages 2-5 years old.
Hollenstein, Jenna. "Tay-Sachs Disease: TSD" Conditions and Procedures in Brief. Consumer Health Complete, 1 August 2013. Web. 4 Nov. 2015.
Ellie Topliff Battling Tay-Sachs Disease. Digital image. Daily Mail. N.p., n.d. Web. 4 Nov. 2015.