Sickle Cell Anemia: A crescent anemia

Sickle Cell Anemia: A crescent anemia

What is sickle cell anemia? Sickle cell anemia is a hereditary chronic hemolytic anemia caused by the production of Hb S as a result of a mutation in codon 6 of the beta globin gene. This mutation causes the hemoglobin to sickle when the red cell is...
β-Thalassemia: A diverse hemoglobin disorder

β-Thalassemia: A diverse hemoglobin disorder

What is beta-thalassemia?  Beta thalassemia is a genetic blood disorder that reduces the production of hemoglobin, the protein in red blood cells that carries oxygen throughout the body. Beta-thalassemia occurs due to a mutation found in the beta globin gene or...