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19.7% couples have a higher risk of having a child with genetic disorders in cases of consanguineous marriages

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Consanguinity is a deeply rooted social trend among one-fifth of the world population. Around the globe consanguineous marriages (Commonly known as “Cousin Marriages”) is in practice by many societies from time immemorial. It is widely practiced in the Middle Eastern region. While assessing the consequences between cousin marriages and the non-blood related marriages, several scientific […]

5 things you need to know about Thalassamia

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Many parents get depressed by the birth of a baby with some genetic disorder. As per the study conducted by World Health Organization (WHO) 10 in every 1000 new born suffer from genetic disorders and “Thalassemia” is one of the most common one.