Albinism

To quote from an Awake article:

"Albinism, like all other maladies, is a consequence of the imperfection that all humans have inherited from the first man, Adam. (Genesis 3:17-19; Romans 5:12) By means of the ransom sacrifice of Jesus Christ, Jehovah will soon provide perfect health for all those displaying faith. Yes, he is the One "who is healing all your maladies." (Psalm 103:3) Then, albinism will be a thing of the past, for everybody who suffers from it will experience the fulfillment of Job 33:25: "Let his flesh become fresher than in youth; let him return to the days of his youthful vigor."

There are two types of albinism that can be found in a human.

The primary type is oculocutaneous albinism, which is what most people think of when they think of an albino. It can exist in various levels of lack of pigment, from a complete lack of any pigment to a varying degree of that lack. It really isn't 'part' albino, but it is not a partial situation.

A human being can have ocular albinism, which affects only the eyes and not the rest of the body.

For them, yes. Usually people get their Eye color from a ring around the pupil. In Albinos, this ring can be entirely clear. The red is the color of the inside of the Eye shining through. This means that their Eyes take in a lot more light, and can get damaged by that.

They are no danger to anyone else.

same as rest of population

Albinos are just natrally white.

yes

It is a mutation/

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Recessive. The trait will only show up if both parents have the gene recessively (aa). If the genetic make up is Aa or AA, there will be melanin production, meaning albinism is an aa gene only. Albinism is a recessive allele.

Genetic counseling is very important to prevent further occurrences of the condition.

As of now, albinism cannot be cured.

This is because albinism is a hereditary disorder and the cause lies at the genetic level. To change the genetic code of each and every cell of the body is an impossible task. That is why, there is no cure for albinism yet but hopefully in the near future, scientists may be able to control the genetic make-up of an individual.

Recessive. This trait can skip generations, because it requires two recessive alleles (ex. aa vs Aa), and can be present in heterogeneous alleles (Aa) without showing a recessive phenotype.

yes it is. It affects chromosome 11.

Albinism is a disorder characterized by the absence of pigment in the skin, hair, and eyes. It occurs when someone inherits a recessive gene allele. The term Albino, derived from Latin meaning white or blank, was coined in the 1600's by Balthazar Telez. The disorder is one of the oldest anomalies to exist in history. Telez originated the term while traveling in Africa and seeing African's that were without pigment.

Yes, there are prenatal tests for albinism, particularly if there is a known family history of the condition. Genetic testing can be conducted through procedures like amniocentesis or chorionic villus sampling (CVS) to analyze the fetus's DNA for mutations associated with albinism. Additionally, non-invasive prenatal testing (NIPT) might provide insights, although it is less common for albinism specifically. It's important for prospective parents to consult with a genetic counselor for personalized information and guidance.

Basically Albinism occurs because one of several genetic defects. This makes your body unable to to produce and/or distribute Melanin, which is a black pigment that gives color to your hair, skin, and the iris of your eye.

So it is a genetic problem that is inherited.

Hope this answers your question!!

Yes. If either parent is a carrier of the gene that causes albinism then their child becomes a carrier as well. It is only when both parents have the gene for albinism that the child is born with this disorder.

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Persons diagnosed with phenylketonuria must have a specialised diet to prevent further intake of proteins containing the amino acid "phenylanine hydroxylase". If this is not done, and there is no diagnosis, phenylketonuria can lead to severe consequences, one of which is albinism, and ultimately retardation. In other words: EARLY DIAGNOSIS IS IMPORTANT!