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Ginger pigment molecules found in fossil frogs
6 Oct 2023
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UCC palaeontologists discover molecular evidence of phaeomelanin, the pigment that produces ginger colouration.
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“This will paint a more accurate picture of ancient animal colour.”
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Phaeomelanin is now toxic to animals – discovery may be first step in understand its evolution.
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