Coloured Fungi soak up sun rays. Scientists view new studies on aspects of melanin’s radio protective properties as a breakthrough for future biomimetic material. Reuters Sun bathers can now relax as ...

Melanin is a ubiquitous compound in nature, produced by many organisms. However, its potential as a biomass resource to produce value-added chemicals and materials remains relatively unexplored. In a ...

'I want him off my skin,' says Kimberly Westgarth of her Kanye West tattoo - Copyright AFP Isabel INFANTES 'I want him off my skin,' says Kimberly Westgarth of her ...

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Melanin can either protect or worsen hereditary hearing loss depending on genetic context, as reported by researchers from Japan. Using genetically engineered mice lacking the SLC26A4 gene, the ...

A group of researchers working at Northwestern University have developed a new "super melanin" that has a plethora of possible uses. The new research is published in the journal npj Regenerative ...

Imagine a skin cream that heals damage occurring throughout the day when your skin is exposed to sunlight or environmental toxins. That’s the potential of a synthetic, biomimetic melanin developed by ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Melé is a science-based skincare brand that wants to celebrate and nourish melanin-rich skin. It uses scientists and ...

With the coronavirus pandemic temporarily shuttering hair salons, many clients are appreciating, and missing, the ability of hair dye to cover up grays or touch up roots. However, frequent coloring, ...

Every year, the negative effects of human activities on the environment become increasingly clear. From climate change and microplastics to the endangerment and extinction of countless species, it is ...