Document Type
Presentation
Abstract
The purpose of my study is to examine the molecular evolution of the HEXA gene and its implications to Tay-Sachs disease. Also, this study intends to compare and contrast the mutations that occur within the various populations at high-risk of developing this disease. My central concept is population genetics in which populations are compared among each other to identify patterns or possible causes of a particular phenomenon. Numerous research studies have been conducted to study specific popul ations for Tay-Sachs, such as the Ashkenazi Jewish population and the Indian communit y. In my study, I intend to compare and contrast the mutations occurring within these p opulations to possibly identify genetic relationships among the populations.
Faculty Advisor
Chandrakanth Emani (Director)
Recommended Citation
Peveler, Kayla, "Tay-Sachs and its Prevalence in the Ashkenazi Jewish, French-Canadian, and Louisiana Cajun Population" (2017). Student Research Conference Select Presentations. Paper 37.
https://digitalcommons.wku.edu/sel_pres/37
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