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Albinism By Nate and Nora What is albinism? •Albinism is a defect of melanin production that results in little or no color in the skin, hair, and eyes. History of Albinism • • • • Archibald Garrod discovered it Discovered in 1908 Comes from albino Albino comes from theoretical IndoEuropean root “albho” What causes Albinism? • Affects production of melanin • melanocytes are cells that produce melanin and they are present, but the genetic mutation interferes with the pigment production Symptoms • • • • • • Absence of color in hair, skin, and eyes Patchy or missing skin color Crossed eyed Light sensitive Rapid eye movement Vision problems Treatment • • • • no actual treatment Wear sunscreen Wear sun glasses Eye surgeries are suggested Facts about albinism • 1 in 70 people have it • The gene for albinism is recessive, so the kid will not show signs unless it receives the recessive allele from the mom and dad • Any living organism can have it • Back in medieval times, people would often kill albinos because they were known to take part in witchcraft. • Many animals with albinism lack their protective camouflage to hide themselves from predators. Works Cited • "Using PubMed." National Center for Biotechnology Information. U.S. National Library of Medicine, n.d. Web. 22 Feb. 2013 • "Medical Encyclopedia: MedlinePlus." U.S National Library of Medicine. U.S. National Library of Medicine, n.d. Web. 22 Feb. 2013. • Nordqvist, Christian. "What Is Albinism? What Causes Albinism." Medical News Today. MediLexicon International, 25 May 2012. Web. 22 Feb. 2013.
