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Wow! Melanin is a potentially game-changing semiconductor for bioelectronics! It's not just a pigment, it's a complex molecule with unique properties and many possible applications in TECH!💡 Dive in, get inspired & learn about what this all means! 👩🏿‍🔬🧪 #melanin #sciencetwitter

Raven Baxter, Ph.D.

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Dr. Raven the Science Maven3 years ago

This is all medical and biological engineering. Look at who the new Executive Director of the American Institute for Medical and Biological Engineering (AIMBE) is: Dawn Beraud, Ph.D.

Dr. Raven the Science Maven3 years ago

There are several groups of scientists/physicians/and researchers advocating to move away from animal models. One of them that I know of is @PCRM. I met some of the doctors earlier this year, I learned a lot. We have a long way to go but there's progress!

Dajiri🇰🇪🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿🇵🇸3 years ago

Is this why black superheroes have electric powers?

Dr. Raven the Science Maven3 years ago

You would honestly have to ask the creators of the superheroes but I DO think it's a pretty cool backstory!!!

Is Peter Schrager from the future?3 years ago

Doc! I dunno how to feel about this one. I’m a bit worried😳

Dr. Raven the Science Maven3 years ago

Hey Eric— I would say that it’s important to read and explore even if it’s concerning. Remember, knowledge is power!! But I personally am not worried at all, I’m very excited! This is an exciting discovery! I do want to know, why are you worried?

Kelechi3 years ago

Fascinating!!

Dr. Raven the Science Maven3 years ago

Thank you so much!!! Share if you can! I think everyone should know about this ❤️

Paris Sorel3 years ago

I love to hear this. science is Everything! Thank you. We need more Black Scientists.🔥

Per Lauge B. Holst3 years ago

@GimmeBuilds Awesome - I hope having vitiligo won't hinder me from experiencing upcoming exciting things.

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