Albinism

Question: albinism??? i have to answer thes questions about albinism. i need reliable sorces ( so can you please list the websites used) i have to answer these about albinism. 1) Describe the difference between genetic disorders and infectious diseases 2) Discuss how albinism got it's name 3) Describe how people get this disorder and identify the chromosome it is located on. 4) Describe the population this disorder affects 5) How and when is this disorder usually diagnosed? 6) What are the symotoms of Albinism? Describe how these symptoms may change 7) Describe current treatments for Albinism 8) Is Albinism curable? 9) Are there any new discoveries related to this disorder? 10) What are some interesting facts or statistics about albinism? yup. i'm taking bio

Answer: I'm gonna guess you're a freshman in high school and studying about DNA? :D http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Albinism It's reliable.

Question: Does albinism affect certain populations more than others? i need to do a project with my partner on albinism but we cant find the answer for this one please help!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! please leave a website for a resource!

Answer: No, albinism is caused by the lack of a protein that produces meladine and therefore the pigment. Although of course if the parents are albino this increases the likelihood. Oh, it may interest you to know that Albinism effects 10% of the british public.

Question: Two individuals without albinism marry and have a child with albinism. How many alleles for albinism does the? two individuals without albinism marry and have a child with albinism. How many alleles for albinism does the mother have? How many alleles for albinism does the father have ?

Answer: well im not exactly sure, sorry. ): but i have albinism and my mom and dad got married (well obviously, haha) and had me.. they say they both had to carry the same gene. well they were both carriers for that gene. which is pretty rare. they didnt know it. but ill try to figure it out because i want to know to (haha.) but dont worry im not some freak, haha mine is not like SUPER crazy. I basically have white skin, blue eyes, (not red jeez that would be wierd.) I have whiteish blonde hair which is getting more yellow. no pigment in my skin, so i basically cant tan, i just burn. instantly. if i find out ll help ya (:

Question: What kind of skin problems do people with albinism have? I'm doing some research for a project on genetics, and I was wondering what sort if specific problems do people with albinism have. I know they burn easily and are at risk for skin cancer, and obviously they are pale, but is there anything I'm missing?

Answer: Well, I know it's not skin, but they also have bad vision. Don't know if it helps. http://www.albinism.org/

Question: How can I help save the people with Albinism in Tanzania? I watched a special on ABC last night. In Tanzania, people with albinism are hunted like wild animals. I figured that if possible, this would be my motif to change the world! Considering I am only 14, but have a parent who is probably willing to travel with me, do you think this is possible? Thanks!

Answer: Its good of you to think of others. but i don think that its possible for you to help...the government is doing its best to get rid of this problem .

Question: What ethnic background or specific population/group does Albinism affect? I'm doing a project on albinism and I can't find any information about what specific ethnic groups albinism affects. Any help would be great!

Answer: It effects Japanese, African and Panamanian people the most in significant rates. Third world countries for the most part have higher rates.

Question: Where can i find information on current research on albinism? Im doing an science project on albinism and I need to find out if there is current research going on cconcerning albanism but i cannot find it. On top of that i need names of people who are involved in the reseacrh. Where can i find this? It can be research from organizations, universities,etc.

Answer: http://albinism.org/

Question: Why is Albinism more prevalent in Africa than in other parts of the world? Are there genetic or evolutionary reasons why Albinism is much more common in Africa than in any other part of the world?

Answer: Any time a gene pool is isolated (in this case geographically) you are likely to find more of certain traits or less of other traits than the populations of other areas. It's kind of like asking, "Why are there more kangaroos in Australia?" Because that is where they were when they were isolated.

Question: Is it possible for humans with ocular albinism to have red or dark pink eyes? I know it's possible in animals, but is it in humans? Someone told me that humans can only have light blue, green, or brown eyes with ocular albinism. I'm doing some research for a story, help please? Yeah, yeah. Wrong section. But I wasn't getting any answers, and I'd like some.

Answer: It's extremely rare, but not completely unheard of... One of my best friends has a son with Ocular Albinism. While researching the condition, she said she read of pink eyes in humans but not red. Also the people with Ocular Albinism that have pink eyes, are also most likely to suffer from total Albinism as well.

Question: Are purple eyes always due to a form of albinism? My friend has strikingly purple eyes, but although she wears glasses for reading, her eyesight isn't worse than the average person's. I read recently that shades of purple/violet are caused by albinism. Is that *always* the case, or just one possible cause? Just curious.

Answer: That would may be ocular albinism, where pigments are not produced in the eye, but are in the rest of the body. Generally albinos have pink eyes, but purple is not uncommon. It may be due to a less common condition, but I have not heard of it.