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