Africa They will Kill You by Trey Knowles:
Melanin is a pigment that could be used in computer chips and other electronic devices because it can conduct electricity and interact with biological systems:
Biocompatibility:
Melanin is compatible with the human body, making it a safer material for electronic devices.
Conductivity:
Melanin can conduct electricity under certain conditions. Researchers have increased melanin's conductivity by annealing it in a vacuum, which reorganizes the melanin molecules into a uniform stack that shares electrons.
Switching:
Melanin can act as a switch when sandwiched between metal electrodes, turning on and off under different voltages. This switching behavior is critical for computing.
Potential applications:
Melanin could be used in implantable devices and sensors for medicine and medical research, such as:
Monitoring epileptic fits
Controlling artificial limbs
Studying how cells and tissues respond to drugs
Melanin is isolated from natural sources, such as octopus ink.
Take Note of this:
Black people have more melanin, a natural pigment in the skin, than people with white skin. Melanin protects the skin from sun damage and other health concerns:
Sun protection
Melanin protects skin from the damaging effects of ultraviolet (UV) light. Black skin has a natural sun protection factor (SPF) of about 13.4, while white skin has an SPF of about 3.3.
Premature aging:
Melanin protects the skin's collagen and elastin, which can help prevent premature aging.
Health concerns:
Melanin can help reduce inflammation and support the immune system. It can also scavenge for reactive oxygen species (ROS), which can lead to stress and health concerns like cancer and diabetes
They will kill you for Melanin.
