What If: Science, Theory, and Possibilities

What If Everyone Was Albino?

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Imagine how different your life would be if you had a condition that affected your vision, made being outdoors risky, and set your appearance apart. This episode explores what life would be like if you were albino. Would you have red eyes? How would your genes differ? Why could the Sun be dangerous? What exactly is albinism? Why are albinos sensitive to light? How does their melanin differ? What is ocular albinism?


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