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Albinism Inheritance Explained
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The inheritance of albinism is not always straightforward, but it can be passed down from a carrier parent to a child. Trauma to the melanocytes can trigger the immune system to target them as foreign invaders, causing albinism.
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The inheritance of albinism is not as simple as just having a certain gene.
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albinism
Summary
The inheritance of albinism is not as simple as just having a certain gene. Albinism can occur from both parents that don't have albinism, and vice versa.
ChapterAlbinism Inheritance Explained
EpisodeThe Ins and Outs of Albinism
PodcastStuff You Should Know
This podcast discusses some genetic abnormalities affecting hair, skin, and eyes such as poliosis, Waardenburg syndrome, and piebaldism.
41:59 - 43:04 (01:04)
genetic abnormalities
Summary
This podcast discusses some genetic abnormalities affecting hair, skin, and eyes such as poliosis, Waardenburg syndrome, and piebaldism.