A third way that erosion and deposition can take place is through snow and ice. As snow piles build up, they can form glaciers, which are large masses of ice that can move.
âWe know that Bardet-Biedl syndrome is caused by mutations in at least 19 known genes, and that patients with the condition have inherited a faulty gene from each of their parents. What Iâm trying to do is to develop treatments that can help correct some of these mistakes..hile these therapies wonât cure Bardet-Biedl syndrome, they do have the potential to prevent and treat the blindness that it causes, and for Dr Forsythe, thatâs all the motivation she needs. âI know that it is absolutely key for the patients to have this research.
The varicella zoster virus that causes Ramsay Hunt syndrome is the same virus that causes chickenpox and shingles. In people with Ramsay Hunt syndrome, the virus is believed to infect the facial nerve near the inner ear. This leads to irritation and swelling of the nerve.