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The Matka of Our Genes

The matka of our genes. Genes matter

Bhavin Jankharia
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The Matka of Our Genes
Thalassemia inheritance

Genetics

Kavita is thalassemia minor positive, diagnosed on a routine screening test almost a quarter century ago. She had an arranged marriage with Sanjay, who was also screened in the period between the engagement and the wedding and was found to be normal, not carrying the thalassemia gene.

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