Tay-Sachs Disease (2nd ed.)

Tay-Sachs disease is a rare hereditary disease that affects young children, primarily Ashkenazi Jews, French Canadians, and other isolated or self-selecting populations. Caused by the lack of an enzyme that leads to a buildup of fats in nerve and brain cells, it gradually destroys the affected cells, leading to a loss of mental and physical abilities, and, eventually, death. In this fascinating offering, Tay-Sachs Disease, Second Edition discusses the nature of the disease, why it affects certai