Scientists develop molecular code for melanin-like materials

Thursday, June 8, 2017 - 13:32 in Physics & Chemistry

Scientists have long known that melanin—the pigments that give color to skin, hair and eyes—has numerous useful qualities, including providing protection from cancer-causing UV radiation and free radicals, but also electronic conductance, adhesiveness and the capacity to store energy.

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