Brains On! Science podcast for kids cover image

How do our eyes, skin and hair get their colors?

Brains On! Science podcast for kids

CHAPTER

The Different Shades of Melanin in Our Skin

All the beautiful shades and colors found in human skin, eyes and hair are made from just a few different pigments. Melanin is a pigment made by special cells in our bodies called melanocytes. Think of the melanosomes as my paint brushes.

00:00
Transcript
Play full episode

Remember Everything You Learn from Podcasts

Save insights instantly, chat with episodes, and build lasting knowledge - all powered by AI.
App store bannerPlay store banner