Tay-Sachs Disease: Causes, Symptoms, and Potential Treatments

Introduction: Tay-Sachs disease, also known as Hexosaminidase A deficiency, is a rare genetic disorder that affects the nervous system. It is caused by a deficiency in the enzyme Hexosaminidase A, which breaks down a fatty substance called GM2 ganglioside. Without this enzyme, GM2 ganglioside accumulates in the brain and spinal cord, leading to progressive damage […]