Explore the fascinating role of melanin beyond pigmentation, from protection against UV rays to its evolutionary significance ...

The skin, hair and eye color of more than eight billion humans is determined by the light-absorbing pigment known as melanin. An article recently published in the journal Science features research ...

The melanin in human skin could one day be used to create bionic implants, thanks to a special process harnessed by scientists in a landmark new study. Dark brown melanin in skin has long been known ...

IN the basal layer of the human epidermis there are approximately two billion specialized unicellular secretory glands weighing as a group about 1 gm. 1, 2 These unique cells are called melanocytes ...

“While red light (630 nm) and near-infrared light (830 nm), as used in the UKLASH LED Dual Light Pro-Therapy Face Mask, can ...

Causes of Premature Gray Hair This article was reviewed by Addie Ganik, MD, FAAD. It’s pretty normal to find an occasional ...

To understand the biological underpinnings of skin and hair pigmentation and related diseases such as albinism or melanoma, scientists and doctors need quantitative, three-dimensional information ...

Maria McNamara receives funding from the European Research Council and Science Foundation Ireland. She works for University College Cork (UCC), Ireland. Tiffany Slater is affiliated with University ...

Although considerable knowledge of the biology of mammalian melanin formation is now available, the pathogenesis of only a very few of the large number of pigmentary disorders is known. Four ...