Researchers at the Technical University of Munich and Helmholtz Zentrum München have found that melanin-loaded nanoparticles can help diagnose tumors and slow their growth.

A number of current technical difficulties can be overcome by incorporating of strongly infrared-absorbing melanin nanoparticles (mNP), which are biologically benign and strongly optically absorbing ...

In a recent study published in npj Regenerative Medicine, researchers discuss the ability of melanin nanoparticles to support wound recovery in mice. The effects at histological and gene levels ...

Autosomal dominant polycystic kidney disease (ADPKD) is a severe genetic disorder primarily caused by mutations in the PKD1 or PKD2 genes, which encode polycystins 1 and 2, affecting over 12 million ...

In the study, the team used a synthetic melanin that was engineered with nanoparticles. They modified the melanin structure so that it has a higher free radical-scavenging capacity.

What is melanin? Melanin is a naturally occurring substance or pigment produced by special skin cells called melanocytes that are found in one's skin, hair follicles, eyes and other parts of the body.

INDIANAPOLIS — The Melanin in May festival is upon us! The event will feature music, food trucks, shopping, and visual artists. The annual gathering is happening on Saturday, May 24, from 11 a.m ...

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