As recently as 1990, he found that only 12 percent of people with albinism in the metro area lived to 40. The biggest killer: squamous cell carcinoma, easily treated if caught early. He leads me ...

Albinism, which is caused by a hereditary genetic mutation, is noticeable among mammals because melanin is the only pigment they produce; without it, their hair, skin and eyes will lack color.

Cell membranes protect and organize cells. All cells have an outer plasma membrane that regulates not only what enters the cell, but also how much of any given substance comes in. Unlike ...

Most cell signals are chemical in nature. For example, prokaryotic organisms have sensors that detect nutrients and help them navigate toward food sources. In multicellular organisms, growth ...

A solar cell is made of two types of semiconductors, called p-type and n-type silicon. The p-type silicon is produced by adding atoms—such as boron or gallium—that have one less electron in their ...

This initiative aims to enhance access to essential healthcare services for in­dividuals at risk of skin cancer, partic­ularly those with albinism. In a statement to mark the 2025 World Cancer ...