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 ...

A substantial percentage of fillets from reared Atlantic salmon have black or red spots. Wakamatsu and coworkers [1] found that the black spots contain eumelanin, whereas the red spots do not ...

Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent every weekday. Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. A team of scientists at Northwestern University have developed ...

In a new study, scientists show that their synthetic melanin, mimicking the natural melanin in human skin, can be applied topically to injured skin, where it accelerates wound healing. These effects ...

'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 ...

When you think of all the human hair that gets cut off and discarded every day in salons around the world … well, that's a lot of wasted hair. That said, scientists in India have devised a new ...

Premature greying is a reality that has been affecting a large number of youths all over the world today. A number of factors ...