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Health & Sun Protection
A record of albinism news, research, and advocacy from trusted sources around the world. Reviewed by a human editor before publication.
Jane Kasweka
Livingstone, Zambia
Delphile Bandha
Livingstone, Zambia
Purity Kashweka
Livingstone, Zambia
Dorcus Siabasimbi
Livingstone, Zambia
Carolina Khaskelis from the United States is visiting Livingstone, Zambia, where she is spending time with members of the local albinism community, including Jane Kasweka, Delphile Bandha, Purity Kashweka, and Dorcus Siabasimbi. Alongside distributing essential sunscreen, Carolina is listening to their stories and learning more about their experiences, challenges, and hopes for the future.
Health & Sun ProtectionPubMed — Albinism ResearchPale melanomas can hide behind albinism genes
New research finds that melanomas in people with albinism may lack the dark pigment clinicians rely on to spot them, complicating early detection.
Health & Sun ProtectionPubMed — Albinism ResearchWhat albino caterpillars reveal about pigmentation genes
A 2021 study compared gene expression in albino and normally coloured caterpillars, identifying pathways that may deepen understanding of pigmentation loss across species.
Health & Sun ProtectionPubMed — Albinism ResearchCommon gene variants reshape how albinism is understood
A study published in Nature finds that widely shared variants in the TYR gene contribute more to albinism's genetic architecture than previously recognised.
Health & Sun ProtectionPubMed — Albinism ResearchPartial albinism in children shows wide genetic variation
A study published in Nature examines how partial albinism presents differently across children, finding significant clinical and genetic variability in diagnosis.
Health & Sun ProtectionPubMed — Albinism ResearchBison genome study pinpoints a gene behind albinism
Texas A&M researchers mapping the bison genome have identified the specific gene responsible for albinism in the species, adding to broader scientific understanding of pigmentation.
Health & Sun ProtectionOHCHR — Independent Expert on AlbinismUN report links skin cancer risk to health rights
The UN Independent Expert on Albinism finds that skin cancer among people with albinism is a human rights issue, not only a medical one.
Health & Sun ProtectionJournal of Investigative DermatologyNew microscopy technique maps living skin without dyes
A fluorescence lifetime imaging method can now distinguish collagen from elastin in living human skin, with no dyes or biopsies required.
Health & Sun ProtectionJournal of Investigative DermatologyUnderstanding Neurofibromatosis Type 1: What New Research Reveals About This Genetic Condition
A recent study in the Journal of Investigative Dermatology explores neurofibromatosis type 1, shedding light on its genetic mechanisms and manifestations.
Health & Sun ProtectionJournal of Investigative DermatologyGene Study Reveals New Insights into Hair Loss Condition Affecting Women of African Descent
Research identifies genetic factors in Central Centrifugal Cicatricial Alopecia (CCCA), offering potential pathways for treatment of this common condition.
Health & Sun ProtectionGoogle News — AlbinismGroundbreaking Study Reveals Combined Gene Variants Increase Albinism Susceptibility
Recent research published in Nature identifies how TYR and OCA2 gene variants work together to influence albinism development, offering new insights for diagnosis.
Health & Sun ProtectionJournal of Investigative DermatologyNew Insights into Central Centrifugal Cicatricial Alopecia Affecting Women with Albinism
Recent research provides a deeper understanding of CCCA, a common form of scarring hair loss affecting women of African descent, including those with albinism.
Health & Sun ProtectionJournal of Investigative DermatologyResearch Update: Funding Source Correction for Dengue Vaccine Study
Journal of Investigative Dermatology publishes important correction to acknowledge NIGMS funding in dengue vaccine skin reaction research.
Health & Sun ProtectionJournal of Investigative DermatologyNew Research Reveals Protein Stability Differences in Melanoma: Implications for Albinism
Recent findings show how protein stability in melanoma differs between NRAS and BRAF types, potentially impacting melanoma research relevant to albinism-related skin health.
Health & Sun ProtectionJournal of Investigative DermatologyNew Study Reveals Immune System Activity in Female Pattern Hair Loss
Research suggests previously unrecognized immune system involvement in female pattern hair loss, potentially opening doors for new treatments.
Health & Sun ProtectionJournal of Investigative DermatologyStudy Shows Apremilast May Reduce Harmful Fat Linked to Heart Disease in Psoriasis
New research explores how the psoriasis medication apremilast might benefit heart health by reducing epicardial fat tissue in patients.
Health & Sun ProtectionAmerican Journal of Human GeneticsNew Study Reveals Under-Testing for Hereditary Cancer in People with Genomic Variants
Research shows many individuals with actionable genomic variants meet criteria for cancer testing but remain untested, highlighting gaps in genetic screening practices.
Health & Sun ProtectionPubMed — Albinism ResearchResearchers Develop New Stem Cell Model to Study Albinism-Related Eye Conditions
Scientists have created a breakthrough stem cell model that could advance understanding of vision challenges faced by people with albinism.
Health & Sun ProtectionJournal of Investigative DermatologyNew Method May Help Predict Atopic Dermatitis Flares Before They Happen
Research in mice identifies potential early warning signals for atopic dermatitis flares, which could benefit people with albinism who experience skin conditions.
Health & Sun ProtectionJournal of Investigative DermatologyHalf of Global Survey Reports Pigmentary Disorders, Including Vitiligo and Albinism
A major global study of 48,000 adults across 34 countries reveals that 50% of people report having at least one pigmentary skin condition.
Health & Sun ProtectionJournal of Investigative DermatologyNew Research Reveals Mechanisms Behind Keratin-Related Skin Disorder
Scientists identify how a genetic variant disrupts skin cell structure and function, offering potential new treatment pathways for rare skin conditions.