'Oculocutaneous albinism' presentation slideshows

Understanding Genetics of Human Eye Color

Understanding Genetics of Human Eye Color. Human Eye Color. In 1907, Charles and Gertrude Davenport outlined what is still commonly taught in schools today: Brown eye color is always dominant to blue; Two blue-eyed parents always produce a blue-eyed child, never one with brown eyes.

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All About Albinism

All About Albinism. What is Albinism?. An overview of the condition and how it is inherited. Albinism:. Congenital genetic abnormality of melanin synthesis in which the amount of melanin made by the melanocyte is reduced or absent. Always includes specific abnormalities of the eye

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A White Blood Cell or Leukocyte (along with some red blood cells)

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Status of children with Albinism in Kenya

Status of children with Albinism in Kenya. Defining Albinism: Genetic inheritance Autosomal recessive genes from both parents If both parents are carriers, they have a 25% chance of having children with albinism 50% chance that the children shall be carriers.

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Albinism! :D

Albinism! :D. Partial : hypomelanosis Total: amelanism or amelanosis. Cause?. The principal gene which results in albinism prevents the body from making the usual amounts of the pigment melanin . melanin - found in plants&animals. They are derivatives of the amino acid tyrosine .

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