The genetic disorder I was told to research was the Sickle Cell Disease. I will explain what mutation causes this disease, the characteristics of it, and what has developed in the area of gene therapy because of it. The Sickle Cell Disease is an inherited disease. The gene for hemogoblin-S (which causes the disease) is the most common inherited blood condition in America; although most people only inherit one copy of the gene for HbS, …showed first 75 words of 545 total…

…showed last 75 words of 545 total…sickle cell anemia. Studies will now be conducted to determine the proper dosage for children. The Sickle Cell Disease is a state of suffering, yet it is not as serious as it used to be, where children with ! the disease was not expected to live through childhood. Now with aggressive treatments, victims’ lives are prolongs and improving its quality; and with the researching completed, a full cure of the disease can be possible. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ **Bibliography**