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

Brains On! Science podcast for kids

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The Artist Is Present: A Performance Piece

Our eyes, skin, and hair all get their color from melanin. Melanin is made by special cells in our body called melanocytes. The skin color you're born with tells a story about where your ancestors lived long long ago. We'll be back next week with more answers to your questions.

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