Albinism is a genetically inherited condition present at birth which results in the lack of melanin - a chemical responsible for the colour of the skin, eyes and hair. In almost all types of ...

The opposite of albinism is melanism. It is characterized as an excessive production of melanin, which causes the skin or ...

Albinism is a rare genetic condition that causes a reduction or lack of melanin. Melanin is the pigment that gives your skin, hair, and eyes their color. People with albinism have pale complexions ...

The evolutionary drive that led to the generation of skin pigmentation still bewilders scientists. The earliest members of the hominid lineage probably had a lightly pigmented integument covered ...

As the commemorative decade of the United Nations’ resolution establishing the independent expert on the rights of persons with albinism approaches, it is pertinent to review the progress made.

Emma was born with albinism, a recessive trait he inherited from his dark-skinned parents. His own skin is ivory white, his close-shaven hair pale orange, his eyesight weak. People like him have ...

Referring to the stigma he faces in Somalia because he has albinism, 25 year-old Elmi Bile Mohamed says: "People tell me I am a cannibal and that I will eat their children. They are terrified of me." ...

Naseem Akhtar (centre in red) and youngest brother Mohammed Rafi (right) say world record recognition has been a positive experience A family with albinism said they sought recognition in the ...

However, the absence of people living with albinism highlights the ongoing challenges in achieving true inclusivity in the sector, EBENEZER BAJELA writes On a sunny afternoon, with the temperature ...

Colouration anomalies caused by a deficit or excess in melanin production, such as albinism, leucism, erythrism, and melanism, are relatively rare in wild mammals, with only a few records of ...

As the commemorative decade of the United Nations’ resolution establishing the independent expert on the rights of persons with albinism approaches, it is pertinent to review the progress made.

Love a child with albinism in abundance and build their self-esteem and confidence because a cruel and judgmental society filled with stigmatisation awaits them. This is the message from Margaret ...