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Ancestry/Genealogy

defacto7

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2. As I understand it

Reply to Historic NY (Original post)

Thu Jan 16, 2020, 07:59 PM

Jan 2020

inbreeding increases the likelyhood of multiple gene mutations being passed by both parents. We all have mutated genes here and there but when both parents pass on identical genes that's when they become problematic. That's why we don't marry first cousins. Ask the Habsburg's of Austria.

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No one knew why the kids in 2 Amish families were dying suddenly. Now researchers have some answers [View all] Historic NY Jan 2020 OP

I hope they'll seek help to prevent further deaths. Karadeniz Jan 2020 #1

As I understand it defacto7 Jan 2020 #2

They dont marry first cousins The Genealogist Jan 2020 #4

Yes, and that increases the probability of such genetic difficulties. defacto7 Jan 2020 #5

This is not a criticism of the Amish : their communities are small and the marriage pool is small. Cousin Dupree Jan 2020 #3