Albino Murders
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The Greenstone Grail (Sangreal Trilogy)
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A desperate mother spirits away her infant son, seemingly drawn (chased, perhaps?) to the small English village of Thornyhill. She ends up on the doorstep of old Bartlemy, a curious man who has lived on the forested land for as long as anyone can remember–and who comes to believe that the child is destined for great things. . . .
While growing up under Bartlemy’s protective eye, Nathan Ward senses something else watching him, a shift of shadows in the surrounding Darkwood. Then pi
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Obroni koko – Albinism in Ghana
“Obroni koko” is an expression in twi, a local language widely spoken in Ghana, that literally translates to “white person white”. It’s used by many Ghanaians to designate Caucasian people, but also Africans with albinism. Albinism is a genetic, hereditary disorder characterized by a lack of pigmentation in the hair, skin and eyes. The pigment that gives skin its color, called melanin, is also a key element in the development of the eye. Its absence usually results in poor eyesight – most people with albinism are short-sighted. Children who look “strange”, already disadvantaged by poor eyesight, are sometimes asked to sit in the back by ill-informed teachers. Left without its natural protection from the sun, the skin burns easily and is more susceptible to develop cancer. Under the African sun, many will develop skin cancer before the age of 20. Without proper education, especially in rural areas, people lack the basic knowledge on how to protect themselves. Sunscreen is expensive and generally unavailable, out of reach for all but a few. But in Africa, what can be even more difficult is simply to look different. The unusual appearance of people with albinism is often the source of embarrassing remarks, mockeries, and urban legends.
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What is albinism and what are the main causes of albinism?
Article by peter hutch
What is albinism?
Albinism is an inherited condition present at birth, characterized by a lack of pigment that normally gives color to the skin, hair, and eyes. Many types of albinism exist, all of which involve lack of pigment in varying degrees. The condition, which is found in all races, may be accompanied by eye problems and may lead to skin cancer later in life.It is a genetic condition resulting in a lack of pigmentation in the eyes, skin and hair. Albinism in hair, skin, and eyes is called oculocutaneous albinism.
In Type 1 albinism there is a defect in the metabolism of an amino acid called tyrosine that leads to failure in converting tyrosine to melanin. The conversion normally happens due to an enzyme called tyrosinase, however, if there is a defect in the enzyme it fails to happen.
In Type 2 albinism there is a defect in the “P” gene. In this type there is only minor defect in the pigmentation at birth.In most types of albinism, a recessive trait, the child inherits flawed genes for making melanin from both parents. Because the task of making melanin is complex, there are many different types of albinism, involving a number of different genes.
Most kids with albinism have blue eyes, and others have brownish eyes. In some cases of albinism, a kid’s eyes might appear pink or reddish.
What are the main causes of albinism?
The main problems of albinism are caused by the inability of the body to produce melanin pigment (whose major role in the skin is to absorb UV light from the sun so skin is not sun-damaged). It also has a role in the development of normal vision of the eye.The cause of albinism is a mutation in one of several genes. Each of these genes provides the chemically coded instructions for producing one of several proteins involved in the production of melanin. Melanin is produced by cells called melanocytes, which are found in your skin and eyes. A mutation may result in no melanin production at all or a significant decline in the amount of melanin.In most types of albinism, a person must inherit two copies of a mutated gene one from each parent in order to have albinism. If a person has only one copy, then he or she won’t have the disorder.It’s also possible to inherit one normal gene and one albinism gene. In this case, the one normal gene provides enough information in its cellular blueprint to make some pigment, and the child will have normal skin and eye color. They “carry” one gene for albinism.The body has two sets of genes (one from each parent). If a person has one gene for albinism and one gene for normal pigmentation, he/she will have enough genetic information to make normal pigment. However if a person has two genes for albinism, and no gene for normal pigmentation, albinism results.
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