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Sickle Cell Disease: An Evolutionary Protection Turned Deadly

15 minutes | Sunday, August 27, 2023

Sickle cell disease is the most common genetic diseases in America. Red blood cells become crescent-shaped and die much earlier than healthy cells. Oddly enough, the cause of this disease stems from an evolutionary advantage against malaria. Our experts explain the health and financial burdens of sickle cell disease.
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Sickle Cell Disease: An Evolutionary Protection Turned Deadly
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