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Why Darkness Matters: (New and Improved): The Power of Melanin in the Brain

by Richard D. King MD

Melanin and the human brain

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Melanin and the human brain

Richard D. King’s book examines melanin and neuromelanin through both anthropological and clinical perspectives. Its scope links the development and evolution of the human body and brain with higher cognitive and psychological functions, drawing on studies by researchers in the field. The book’s emphasis is on how these topics connect across human biology and brain function.

Good fit for readers who enjoy

  • Adults interested in melanin and neuromelanin in a medical or biochemistry context
  • Readers exploring anthropological perspectives on human development and evolution
  • Those interested in connections between brain biology and cognitive or psychological functions

Themes

Melanin and neuromelaninHuman evolution and developmentBrain biologyCognition and psychological functions

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Book overview

The Anthropology and clinical role of melanin and brain or neuromelanin in the evolution and development of the human body and brain, including the higher cognitive and psychological functions, is explored in this well documented book of studies by some of the leading figures in the field.
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