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Please tell me if there are any genetic disorders that can be helpful/useful?
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Yes: Carrying sickle cell protects from malaria; carrying cystic fibrosis protects from diarrhea; carrying Gaucher's may protect from TB; carrying hemochromatosis protects from iron deficiency. The full-blown disease is even more effective. Albinism imparts a near-magical beauty. Achondroplastic dwarves often love it. And so forth.
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