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Single Gene Defects

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Many different single gene defects require clinical care by a doctor or other healthcare professional. Click on the links below to learn more about this topic.

Autosomal Recessive: Cystic Fibrosis, Sickle Cell Anemia, Tay Sachs Disease

X-linked Recessive: Red-Green Color Blindness, Hemophilia A

X-linked Dominant: Incontinentia Pigmenti

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