Understanding Sickle Cell Anemia: Is the Gene Dominant or Recessive?
Sickle Cell Anemia is an inherited blood disorder that affects millions of people worldwide. The condition is caused by a genetic mutation in the hemoglobin beta (HBB) gene, which provides instructions for making a protein called hemoglobin that carries oxygen in the blood. In sickle cell anemia, the abnormal hemoglobin causes red blood cells to become misshapen and break down, leading to a range of health problems such as chronic pain, organ damage, and increased susceptibility to infections. One common…