How is albinism carried?

Albinism is primarily caused by genetic mutations that affect the production of melanin, the pigment responsible for coloration in the skin, hair, and eyes. It is typically inherited in an autosomal recessive manner, meaning that an individual must receive two copies of the mutated gene—one from each parent—to express the condition. Carriers of the gene mutation usually do not show symptoms of albinism but can pass the mutation to their offspring. Various genes are associated with different types of albinism, including TYR, OCA2, and others.