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.
Some individuals with Bardet-Biedl syndrome may also develop anomalies of the structure and/or function of the kidneys, potentially resulting in abnormal accumulation of urine in the kidneys (hydronephrosis) or inflammation of the kidneys and the pelvis (pyelonephritis).nother common finding associated with Bardet-Biedl syndrome is truncal obesity, which refers to a condition in which fat is disproportionately distributed on the abdomen and chest rather than the arms and legs. Weight is usually normal at birth, but weight gain may be seen in the first year of life.