People Who are Carriers of Tay-Sachs Disease Have a Higher

Question

People who are carriers of Tay-Sachs disease have a higher than normal resistance to tuberculosis.

Accepted Answer

Research has shown that carriers of Tay-Sachs disease have a higher resistance to tuberculosis due to a genetic mutation that affects the immune response to infectious diseases. However, it is important to note that carriers can still develop Tay-Sachs disease and should be tested for the condition.