The ink of the cuttlefish could transform how sharks are deterred from hunting near swimmers, according to new research.

THE study of melanin granules is of both commercial and academic importance in the investigation of the pigmentation and bleaching of animal fibres. A means of separation of the granules from the ...

IT has been suggested that the melanin-containing granules of melanocytes are derived from the mitochondria of these cells. The term ‘melanized mitochondria’ has been used for describing the ...

In a step towards developing advanced materials for functional coatings, a research group from Japan, developed a technology that combines structural color coating with super water-repellent ...

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In a step towards developing advanced materials for functional coatings, a research group from Japan, developed a technology that combines structural color coating with super water-repellent ...

Your complete guide to skin care using kojic acid. It's benefits, uses, safety tips, and expert insights for radiant, even skin ...

Japanese researchers have developed a groundbreaking technology that combines structural color and super water-repellent properties, creating self-cleaning, long-lasting coatings using hydrophobic ...

Innovative structural color coatings from Chiba University combine hydrophobic melanin particles, offering long-lasting ...