2006-12-17 16:46:36 · 7 answers · asked by cotterall&elaineadams 2 in Society & Culture ➔ Cultures & Groups ➔ Other - Cultures & Groups
Here's a link with more information about what makes someone more likely to get Tay-Sachs.
http://www.ninds.nih.gov/disorders/taysachs/taysachs.htm
Both parents would have to carry the mutated gene for the child to get it. If you're really worried about it you can both be tested for the gene just to put your mind at ease.
2006-12-17 16:55:03 · answer #1 · answered by Jen 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Possibly.
From what I have heard, Tach Sachs desease is manifest in children when both parents are carriers.
Thus, if someone is "half Jewish" (i.e. one parent is Jewish) and they have children with someone who is Jewish (or descended from a Jewish ancestor) then there is that remote possibility.
A blood test performed by a doctor on both parents can confirm it.
2006-12-18 19:37:02 · answer #2 · answered by BMCR 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No No need to worry
2006-12-18 00:50:56 · answer #3 · answered by devora k 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Tay.Sachs, what is that ?? there's nothing to be worried about wether they're Ashkenazi, serphadim or Mizcharim, as long as they worship one god and don't associate partners with him, they'll be fine !!
Shalom !!!
2006-12-18 00:50:02 · answer #4 · answered by Ayamkatek 2 · 0⤊ 2⤋
it depends on who you marry.
but its a smart idea to get yourself tested.
2006-12-18 07:15:44 · answer #5 · answered by Gamla Joe 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No but they will have a high probablity of gay-sex
2006-12-18 01:02:25 · answer #6 · answered by 818er 1 · 0⤊ 2⤋
Not really.
2006-12-18 11:37:07 · answer #7 · answered by ysk 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋