Holly has a degree in Medical Biochemistry from the University of Leicester. Her scientific interests include genomics, personalized medicine, and bioethics.View full profile Holly has a degree in ...

Albinism is a rare genetic condition marked by little to none of the pigment melanin, which is responsible for the color in hair, skin, and the irises of the eyes. This results in a range of very pale ...

Recently, it has been found that loss-of-function of TPC2 alkalized melanosomes promoted pigmentation, while gain-of-function of TPC2 acidified melanosomes and inhibited melanin synthesis; thus, TCP2 ...

Albinism is a genetic condition that affects the production of melanin, the pigment that gives color to the skin, hair, and eyes. People with albinism typically have very light skin, hair, and eyes.

Ocular albinism is a genetic condition that involves the eyes. This condition reduces the pigmentation of the iris — the colored part of the eye — and the retina, causing vision problems. Albinism is ...

Albinism is a condition some people are born with, where their bodies make little or no melanin, the pigment that gives color to the skin, hair, and eyes. It happens because of changes in certain ...

Albinism is a genetic condition, not a spiritual punishment. Albinism is often misunderstood, especially in African countries like Nigeria, where stigma, myths, and misinformation continue to fuel ...

Hypopigmentation occurs when skin cells called melanocytes do not produce enough melanin, a pigment that gives skin its color and tone. People with hypopigmentation may have white or light patches of ...