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What causes thalassemia, genetically speaking?
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Passed down: Several different genetic combinations from the parent's DNA cause thalassemia. I reviewed this article and found it very helpful. http://www.cdc.gov/ncbddd/thalassemia/index.html
Answered 9/7/2015
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