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The pigments and proteins that convert light energy to chemical energy and begin the process of electron transfer are known as reaction centers. Light-dependent reactions ...

Skin pigment renders sun's UV radiation harmless using projectiles Date: September 26, 2014 Source: Lund University Summary: The pigment of the skin protects the body from the sun’s dangerous UV ...

The pigment Egyptian blue was used in ancient Egypt and Rome, but the recipe was lost to time. Now, chemists have replicated ...

Reactions to tattoo ink are rare, but a team of researchers found some of the dozens of inks they tested contained chemicals or pigments that could cause allergic or other health-related reactions.

Posted: Jan 12, 2017: How photosynthetic pigments harvest light (Nanowerk News) Plants and other photosynthetic organisms use a wide variety of pigments to absorb different wavelengths of light.MIT ...

The level of oxidized products from a 3-h light-induced reaction measured by the amount of glucose units oxidized to gluconic acid, shows that ∼ 10% of the cellulose was oxidized using photo ...

The photosynthetic apparatus of cryptophyte algae is odd — its pigments are farther apart than is expected for efficient functioning. A study into how this apparatus works so well finds quantum ...

In this ultimate guide, we'll dive deep into the fascinating world of tattoo pigments and shed light on their composition, ...