“From Brown to Evergreen: How Eye Colors Evolved” Your eyes may seem ordinary when you catch your reflection each morn ...

When the sun shines on skin, the UV light activates those melanin-making cells. They start churning out sacks of melanin, also called melanosomes. Then they reach out to the skin cells they touch and ...

As summer rolls in and we start adjusting our skincare routines to match the warmer weather, one thing remains crystal clear: maintaining a healthy skin barrier is absolutely essential, especially for ...

Do you have blue eyes? We talked to experts to discover curious facts about baby blues. Like, are all blue-eyed people ...

The KY INBRE Student Development Research Award supports Dr. Smith’s mentorship of pre-med WKU undergraduate student Lily Newton and his research on the otoprotective role of melanin in the inner ear.

In a time where many misguided people are bleaching their skin, we explain why melanin one of the most important things you can possess. Melanin is the pigment that gives skin, hair and eyes their ...

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 ...

Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent six days a week. Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. A team of scientists at Northwestern University have developed ...

Blondes and redheads not only are more susceptible to skin cancer, but the source of their skin and hair pigmentation, melanin, actually magnifies the damaging effects of ultraviolet (UV) rays, ...

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 ...