June 12, 2006

Hemophilia

Hemophilia is a genetic disease in which the body's ability to control bleeding is impaired. The disease is transmitted through females but almost invariably affects male offspring only. A hemophiliac cannot pass the disease to his sons, but all his daughters will be carriers. The transmission of hemophilia has been found in several royal families. What are some famous examples?
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