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SMA is the number one genetic killer of children under two. SMN is a protein needed for neurons to function properly. This protein cannot be built properly for children with SMA. This causes neurons to die and then muscles to shrink. Right now, there is no treatment. There is no cure. SMA is autosomal recessive. If two adults are carriers, each child they have together has a 1 in 4 chance of having SMA. It is estimated that 1 in 40 people are carriers. The National Institute of Health has said that SMA is the neurological disease closet to a cure.

Wednesday, March 19, 2014

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