Melanin

black. Not only does the coat color of the alpaca have important economic value, alpaca is also a perfect animal model in which to study the mechanisms controlling mammalian coat color genes. Mammalian coat colors are formed by melanocytes produce melanin in skin, hair bulbs and eyes[1]. The pigmentation function of the melanocyte is highly conserved in mammalian evolution. Lin et al. (2007) have reported melanocytes are located in the epidermis and the dermis[2]. Melanocytes…

years past and African Americans are still continuously being targeted for the melanin they have been blessed with. This sparked an understanding that through the many wrongs black people encounter, they still stand against it in a powerful manner. The black community wants reassurance and protection back in their lives. We need to feel we truly matter. I found a personal growth from this event. I realized that my melanin friends and I all deserve the power to act, speak, or think how we want…

plays its part, red blood cells helps supply the body with oxygen. The white blood cells help our bodies fight against sicknesses. Skin cells are called melanocytes. Melanocytes cells produce melanin, melanin is a dark brown pigment found in hair, skin and the iris of the eye on people and also animals. Melanin is responsible for tanning skin and protecting from sunlight. Animal cells and human cells are the…

Skin cancer, the most common form of cancer in the United States, is defined as the uncontrolled growth of abnormal skin cells following unrepairable DNA damage to the skin. This DNA damage leads to cellular mutation and causes skin cells to multiply quickly, thus forming tumors and abnormal growths. There are several causes of skin cancer, including sunburn and ultraviolet light exposure throughout life with environmental and hereditary elements. Ultraviolet light, a type of electromagnetic…

prone and maturing skin. 4. STRENGTHEN HAIR The high protein as well as amino acid content within the seeds can easily strengthen your hair. Also, roasted watermelon seeds could make your hair shiny and beautiful since they have copper that produce melanin, a pigment that gives color for hair. 5. TREAT ITCHY SCALP Watermelon seed oil possesses mild texture, therefore it could be absorbed easily. The oil can be used as moisturizer for dried, itchy scalp or even for scalp with dandruff. 6.…

is not only caused by the acquisition of silver or silver compounds in the body, but also by the stimulation of melanin synthesis. “ The reason why the gray color is more evident on photo exposed skin areas is unknown. It is believed that silver attains a brownish-black tone through a chemical reduction reaction or through a photo mediated exacerbation of stimulatory effect on melanin synthesis.” Other than the accumulation of silver in the body, some other causes of blue skin disorder include…

Born into this world with rich melanin skin is one of the hardest things to do in life. You are already set out for disaster and you have to face the world with no ounce of fear. When you have rich melanin skin you become paranoid about your total appearance and you lack pride within your race. You can’t walk around in this world without someone of another color looking at you twice or them referring to you as ‘ghetto’ and ‘ugly.’ Your inner conscience will make you believe that other people’s…

Cosmetic tanning has become the safe option for people seeking a suntan. Professional spray tan applications are available from spas and salons by hand-held sprayers and involves spraying the tanning solution over the entire body. This is considered the best option for a safe tan with a professional finish without dangerous side effects. This is often used for one off special occasions and for those clients that wish to have a natural looking tan without damage to the skin. Some people may use…

What is oppression? According to a previous social study classes we were taught that it’s the cruel and unjust treatment, or control, of others by people in powerful positions. Based on many examples in history of oppression, including African American slavery, The Salem Witch Trials, and the more recent Islamophobia, it’s easy to equate the people of power with the mass majority. People have been oppressed on many levels starting from the beginning of time and continuously everyday in 2017. The…

Question 3 Throughout the majority of history in the United States and to this present day, “race” has been an issue. It causes hostility and disagreements amongst individuals due to their perceptions of what truly is. By definition, race assumes that a particular ethnic group obtains a biological basis (Kottak & Kozaitis, 2012). There are different opinions of what race is from a biological perspective or a social perspective. Furthermore, there are certain circumstances were using…