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Genetic Expert Gives Nod To Marry Your Cousin
medindia 8870 Posts A population genetic expert has urged to annul the ban on cousin marriages, insisting that they are largely based on outdated assumptions about a high degree of genetic risk for offspring. ...Read More
Posted on : Wednesday, December 24, 2008 12:00 AM

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William Cumming

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As the offspring of at least one and perhaps two first cousin marriages in my ancestry, I do not believe there has been any adverse effect in my family tree.

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Swamy
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My cousins are married and have two healthy children without any problems. I know a few more cases like that in Andhra Pradesh, India. Consanguinous marriages were common and are not banned.

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shahidalfaruk

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Cousin marriages are there in India but offspring deformities are rear.

Replied on Saturday, December 27, 2008 12:00 AM

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