While both sickle cell trait and sickle cell disease involve mutations in the haemoglobin gene, they are fundamentally different in terms of symptoms, severity, and impact on daily life.

The condition mostly affects those from African and Caribbean backgrounds but Victoria Ekanoye says it can affect anyone. | ...

Over a hundred sickle cell warriors and their families turned out in support for World Sickle Cell Day at West Oakland’s ...

The mutation for sickle cell disease evolved to help humans in malaria hot spots survive the infection. Scientists have shown that sickle cells aren’t conducive for the growth of the parasite ...

Learn about sickle cell disease, a genetic blood disorder affecting millions in India, with potential treatments and ...

You might have wondered why some people with sickle cell disease seem to live relatively normal lives while others spend half their time in the hospital writhing in agony from pain crises. It’s ...

On Juneteenth, UAMS in Little Rock held an event aimed at highlighting Sickle Cell Disease, which is a disease most common in ...

Sickle cell disease is a genetic blood disorder that impacts hemoglobin, the protein that carries oxygen in red blood cells. The red blood cells, normally rounded and flexible, become crescent-shaped ...

Every year on June 19, the world comes together to raise awareness about sickle cell disease and support those living with it ...