Cassie Bebout is an Auburn University undergraduate student, on track to graduate this May. She chose the school for one primary reason- it is the home of Dr. Doug Martin…
Tay-Sachs disease is a rare, genetic and sadly fatal condition. It's a neurodegenerative disorder caused by an impaired production of the β-Hexosaminidase A enzyme (HEXA). Symptoms of this condition include listlessness, diminishing…
Tay-Sachs disease and Sandhoff disease (also known as GM2 Gangliosidosis), and GM1 Gangliosidosis are neurodegenerative conditions. They are a result of a defective enzyme. This enzyme causes toxic gangliosides to accumulate within the…
According to a story from globenewswire.com, the corporation Retrotope recently announced the initiation of single-patient, expanded access trials of its experimental product RT001. The patients involved have familial encephalopathy with neuroserpin…
Presenting the 40th Annual Family Conference Join NTSAD for three days of education, support, and empowerment for Tay-Sachs, Sandhoff, Canavan, and GM1 patients and their families. Adult: $320 (ages 13…
Despite the obvious cliché nature of the old adage, knowledge really is power. Technology and medical advancements give doctors and researchers more information than anyone could have fathomed even a…
When your child is diagnosed with Tay-Sachs, what should you do? How should you cope? A baby with Tay-Sachs disease appears healthy at birth and seems to be developing normally…
Race and ethnicity is a touchy subject—and rightfully so—but that doesn’t mean it shouldn’t be discussed, especially in terms of healthcare. The fact is, certain genetic diseases pop up in…
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