(5-7 SENTENCES) of sickle cell anemia interested you the most 6th grade level

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Sickle cell anemia is a genetic disease that affects the shape of red blood cells. Normally, these cells are round and smooth, which helps them move easily through the blood vessels. However, in sickle cell anemia, the cells become stiff and shaped like a crescent or "sickle." This can cause pain and blockages in the blood flow, leading to serious health issues. People with this condition may feel tired and have painful "crises" when the cells get stuck. It's interesting to learn that this disease is more common in people of African, Mediterranean, and Middle Eastern descent, and scientists are working hard to find better treatments and possibly a cure!