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Exploring Melanin's Role in Physiology and Evolution
This chapter delves into the distribution and importance of melanin in the human body, discussing its significance in areas like the skin, brain, and sensory organs. It explores how melanin impacts conditions like Parkinson's disease and its role in energy transduction. Additionally, it discusses the effects of the KT event on mammalian evolution, challenging traditional timelines and highlighting the impact of environmental shifts.