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

Researchers investigated the chemical decomposition products of melanin and explored its potential in the synthesis of biopolymers. According to their findings, melanin could soon become a valuable ...

A team of scientists at Northwestern University has developed a synthetic version of melanin that could have a million and one uses. In new research, they showed that their melanin can prevent ...

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 ...

Black women’s skin ages beautifully, but that doesn’t mean we can’t enhance our natural glow while addressing fine lines and firmness concerns. These DIY treatments to firm skin and reduce wrinkles ...

Teyana Taylor and Iman Shumpert along with their adorable two daughters, 6-year-old Iman Tayla “Junie” Shumpert Jr. and 19-month-old Rue Rose Shumpert, are gracing the cover of Ebony magazine’s April ...

Melanin is a natural pigment that gives color to skin and eyes and helps protect them from damage by ultraviolet light, according to the National Cancer Institute.

Northwestern University researchers have developed a new way to create a spectrum of natural-looking hair colors, ranging from blond to black, by using enzymes to catalyze synthetic melanin. We've ...