Can albinism be detected before birth?How can you detect albinism before birth?
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In the early 2000s, a blood test has been developed that can identify carriers of the gene for some types of albinism; a similar test during amniocentesis can diagnose some types of albinism in an unborn child. A chorionic villus sampling test during the fifth week of pregnancy may also reveal some types of albinism.
There are also two tests available that can identify two types of the condition. The hairbulb pigmentation test is used to identify carriers by incubating a piece of the person's hair in a solution of tyrosine, a substance in food which the body uses to make melanin. If the hair turns dark, it means the hair is making melanin (a positive test); light hair means there is no melanin. This test is the source of the names of two types of albinism: "typos" and "ty-neg."
The tyrosinase test is more precise than the hair-bulb pigmentation test. It measures the rate at which hair converts the amino acid tyrosine into another chemical (3,4-dihydroxyphenylalanine, or DOPA), which is then made into pigment. The hair converts tyrosine with the help of an enzyme called tyrosinase. In some types of albinism, a genetic defect in tyrosinase means that the amino acid tyrosine cannot be converted by tyrosinase into melanin. (
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what are the causes of albinism? can someone explain it to me pls.? i cant understand the one in wikipedia.org
im only 11 yrs. old and i really wanna know why some guys are albino. pls. explain it to me. thanks a bunch!
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People with albinism have inherited altered genes that do not make the usual amounts of a pigment called melanin. You can find more information here: http://albinism.org/publications/what_is_albinism.html (
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Is it possible to get contact lenses as i have a condition called oscular albinism?
i am interested in daily disposables
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Hi,
Not all vision problems associated with Ocular Albinism can be fully corrected with eyeglasses or contacts.
But, the lack of pigment in your eye should not limit you from wearing contacts.
If your vision can be corrected with eyeglasses, then in many cases
contacts will be fine. Contact your eye doctor to find out your options.
Good luck (
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Albinism: What is the pattern of inheritance and chromosome location?
We just learned this. I have no clue. Sorry (
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I have albinism, what color is my hair going to be when I get old?
when one gets old their hair turns white, because I have albinism my hair is already white at 16
so what color will it be when I get old?
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white. still. :) (
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How did albinism get its name?
Albus is the Latin word for white. (
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Does anyone have Albinism? If so what is it like to have it? How long were/are you expected to live?
Albinos have the same life expectancy as anyone else. (
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What is the life expectancy of people with albinism?
Albinism is albinos
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In the United States, people with albinism live normal life spans and have the same types of general medical problems as the rest of the population.
The lives of people with Hernansky-Pudlak syndrome can be shortened by lung disease or other problems.
In tropical countries, those who do not use skin protection may develop life-threatening skin cancers. If they use appropriate skin protection, such as sunscreen lotions rated 20 or higher, and opaque clothing, people with albinism can enjoy outdoor activities even in summer.
albinism.org (
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How likely is it that a cure for albinism is found?
biology proeject.
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RE-POST Albino/albinism support groups for parents of new babies and children. Our friend at work just had a?
baby with his girlfriend that is albino/has albinism. I am trying to find as many resources and support groups as possible.
We are in Oregon but online support groups and information also books would be wonderful. And online support groups from anywhere in the world are fine as long as they are english speaking.
Someone has suggested The Oregon School for the Blind.
Thank you Ethel.
Thank you so much Kyleigh!!
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I actually just googled it and this came up.
http://community.albinism.org/forums/t/5782.aspx
I hope it helps!
ETA** Your welcome! I hope it's what you were looking for. (
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