The Science of Melanin Magic

[@RaventheScienceMaven]

Be nice to me lmao I'm still getting back in the groove of producing long science videos, I've been on TikTok this whole time making short science videos. I hope you enjoy it! Expect to see me more often and more regularly from this point forward!

[@bijoumwaura3735]

THANK YOU for this awesome video! Keep 'em coming😃Watching from Nairobi, Kenya🇰🇪

[@jacksonharlem2281]

If melanin aids immunity in invertebrates, do you think it has any effect of human immune systems? @raventhesciencemaven

[@i.wetpaint286]

yes please!

[@jayonnaj18]

I believe there is only ONE GOD and that HE CREATED EVERYTHING----HUMANS, ANIMALS, PLANTS, SUN, MOON, etc.! I'm of the opinion that our CREATOR JESUS CHRIST made everything in the way He saw fit! No offense, intended, dear Raven, I'm just talking about how I believe!!!

[@LimeyRedneck]

@@jayonnaj18 Does Dr Raven's video state/ suggest that they don't believe in a creator god?

[@rehnbowz]

You’re a Goddess!!!!!!!!! Thank you for teaching us about ourselves!!!!!!

[@jahbless4ever]

I have read that melanin conducts electricity very well, and that after Sunlight is absorb by the melanin in the skin a biochemical process takes place that creates vitamin d and metabolic energy under the skin. Very cool stuff.

[@jayonnaj18]

I truly hope, @jahbless4ever, you know that in the flesh of ALL human beings resides the SIN NATURE which we ALL inherited from Adam when he transgressed against GOD in the Garden of Eden by eating the forbidden fruit from the Tree of the Knowledge of Good and Evil! We were ALL seminally present in Adam's loins, and when he fell, we ALL fell! There is nothing redeemable about humanity's skin! We ALL need to be born again, and will be, when we repent and believe the Gospel (Good News) of the Grace of God!

[@daddyjmb]

Melanin is a semiconductor, our skin is our solar panel as Light beings.

[@nuttynoah5342]

That could give a clue the the function of neuromelanin!

[@wtcbd01]

Very good content and so proud of you for doing what you do for our people and all people.

[@AT-gu8by]

The Sun is my friend.

[@RaventheScienceMaven]

There's nothing like a good sunbath. I always feel amazing after it.

[@lyndarussell1541]

​@RaventheScienceMaven can you explain why certain illnesses like lupus cause adverse responses to the sun. How does our melanin effect that

[@rochellemckinney3220]

Girl your hair is looking good👍🏽👍🏽👍🏽👍🏽

[@RaventheScienceMaven]

Thank you Sister Rochelle!!!!!!

[@MisssPayne]

Writing about The science of melanin for a research paper, this video is a very good start , appreciate your knowledge and willing to educate us all sis 🙌🏾🙌🏾🤎💪🏾💯

[@RaventheScienceMaven]

Glad it was helpful!!!!

[@justinjusroccaldwell1985]

Check Out "Vitamins And Minerals From A To Z", By Dr. Jewel Pookrum

[@jayonnaj18]

GOD is Omni-scient, ALL KNOWING!

[@harrysmith4188]

Loved your explanation, of Melanin. I am also a Student of Jewel Pookrum, and her study of Melanin. In her book, Vitamin's from A to Z. And she said that our Melanin, Gives us a direct, connection to God. Your viewpoint please.

[@alliewilson1907]

I need to know more about neuromelanin 🤯

[@Muerice]

It plays a role in brain functioning I suspect

[@matthewstorm5188]

Little is known about the function of neuromelanin. However, studies have shown that those who develop Parkinson’s seem to have lower than normal amounts of Neuromelanin. So neuromelanin may play some neuroprotective role. It should also be noted that neuromelanin levels are independent of eumelanin levels in the hair and/or skin - fair skinned people don’t have less neuromelanin despjte having less eumelanin in their skin. Even albinos as a group don’t have lower levels of neuromelanin.

[@alleinaddd]

This is a great explanation on this subject! Thanks so much Raven for this video and so looking forward to the next one. Signed - a scientist that has studied melanoma and melanin for nearly a decade :)

[@beenright5115]

My favorite kind of science video! Thought I knew something about the subject and I was schooled! learned a ton! Explains clearly with no dumbing down or over simplifying, and also explains some of the complexities that are yet to be understood and are promising for future research. Great work!

[@princessgigiking]

Love this video, thank you so very much. Love my Melanin ❤️❤️❤️

[@RaventheScienceMaven]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@giatyson3818]

Raven look like your hair is loving you! You look beautiful! Thanks learned something new. Got me going OH! 🤓

[@RaventheScienceMaven]

Thank you! Me and my hair have come a mighty long way 🤗🤗

[@rayannwilmot101]

Loved hearing the breakdown of all the different types of melanin! And I enjoy the sit down science chat with a friend format 😊

[@RaventheScienceMaven]

So glad you're enjoying it!!

[@yeshuahdiliza6456]

YOU ARE GORGEOUS. BIG UP YOURSELF MY BEAUTIFUL MELANATED SISTER. KEEP UP THE GOOD WORK

[@inshadowz]

Came over from Twitter, not disappointed! Yeah, you just taught me a few new things about melanin 😀

[@TanishaMR]

Yes Dr. Raven, I’m here for it! ✊🏾💕

[@ranellaflowers9156]

Thanks for the transfer of knowledge very interesting subject. Keep the information coming.

[@carolinekamya2339]

I wish my science classes run like this when I was a youth- nice beats as well :-)

[@RaventheScienceMaven]

Thanks so much Caroline, that means so much to me! I try to teach people like how I wanted to be taught.

[@Mr1generation]

YOU ARE SHINING NO JOKE I SEE THE LIGHT IN U

[@Naiadryade]

Love it. I'm looking forward to the next video you teased at the end there!

[@RaventheScienceMaven]

I'm SO glad you enjoyed it and thank you for watching!! ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@staceymurray9644]

wow ive been looking into melanin alot this was great to learn some new stuff thanks

[@RaventheScienceMaven]

Thanks Stacey! I'm really glad that you learned something new :)

[@RonnieWisdom]

Amazing knowledge!! Thank you!

[@dbyr-fo6ml]

You are gorgeous and super intelligent 😍😍😍

[@RaventheScienceMaven]

Thank you so much!

[@virginiabossett6810]

Thank you so much. Great information.

[@golden3192]

Melanin is beautiful always has been I'm light colored and always loved my look.

[@crafty_stuff7]

Love this video l. Great to see you back on here xx

[@RaventheScienceMaven]

Thank you 💕💕💕💕 means a lot

[@RosesAreRed-n5p]

It is nice to know all this information about skin hair and brain thank you

[@RaventheScienceMaven]

I appreciate you!

[@TianasFrog973]

Thank you for this I know this but I thank you for sharing it for all

[@SyeraMiktayee]

Thanks for making this! This was really super interesting and I'm looking forward to the next one!

[@sabelodlaminidanprince8695]

Thank you my sister.please continue teaching

[@rochellemckinney3220]

Very interesting subject 👍🏽👍🏽👍🏽👍🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽

[@RaventheScienceMaven]

Thank you so much ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@islammuhammad1198]

Your skin is beautiful! I wish my skin would look like that.

[@RaventheScienceMaven]

awwwww thank you!!

[@msv2949]

Hi I’m late to finding this out

[@RaventheScienceMaven]

Never too late to learn! Thanks for watching :)

[@troubletime8684]

I couldn't stop myself from becoming a #1 fan, uk xxx

[@jeffreyspriggs1924]

Thank you very much Beloved 🖤 That was very informative and enlightening. 💎💎💎💎

[@RaventheScienceMaven]

I’m so glad!

[@Naturalgurl318]

✨✨✨✨✨✨✨✨✨✨✨THANKS FOR YOUR TIME AND SHARING YOUR KNOWLEDGE! ❤️

[@smemechirata7227]

Thanks for the information on this video. There is a lot of work on melanin and it's function by DrT Owens Moore, Dr Richard King( neuromelanin)and Kaba Hawatha among others-very detailed and exceptional compared with other works I have read. I have worked in the medical field with Parkinsons disease patients being prescribed melanin boxes that showed some return of function/ control of symptoms. This is not highly publicised for obvious reasons. Please go into much more depth for us all to celebrate this free wonderful gift of mother nature.

[@liyahtamadj]

I love this video ! 🖤🖤🖤

[@RaventheScienceMaven]

Thank you so much!

[@andrealongmore7568]

THIS VIDEO IS GOLD!!!❤

[@RaventheScienceMaven]

Thank you!

[@alllovejustone7460]

Hi queen what about cosmic melanin or black plasma

[@RaventheScienceMaven]

Very interesting comment! I am looking into this!

[@yeetman4953]

Isnt that some hokus pokus black supremacist stuff?

[@remotefaith]

@@yeetman4953 “cosmic melanin” what do you think?

[@yeetman4953]

@@remotefaith it is

[@huhruserious]

Can’t wait for the next video, I love evolutionary biology!!

[@RaventheScienceMaven]

Awesome!!!!!!

[@cme1713]

@@RaventheScienceMaven So skin as a POWER SOURCE?

[@kathycail5339]

Love the energy!

[@deafeye]

Would love to learn more! Thanks for the information!!

[@KimontheWeb]

Very educational! Thank you gorgeous 😍

[@RaventheScienceMaven]

You're so welcome!

[@DivineSupremefeminine]

Yeess Queen! Good info!

[@RaventheScienceMaven]

Glad it was helpful!

[@isaiahgreen-jones5412]

Great info

[@worldnewsandentertainmentw4985]

Good Job

[@jacqueline-6308]

Thank you, Queen, for dropping these Golden Nuggets of information pertaining to our Melanin ! 🤎🤎🤎🤎🤎🤎

[@RaventheScienceMaven]

Thank you for listening!

[@Shadow-user-pq3ik1wd5c]

Fantastic video and very informative. Thanks for sharing your knowledge👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾

[@notasitseems1]

That is really cool Raven! I know my melanin levels can vary wildly with different sun exposure. Are processes besides exposure to UV rays on the skin that stimulate melanin production?

[@4ngling]

Niiiice, I was thinking about squid/octopus ink the other day wondering what it actually was, feels like it was a dream thought ha Incredible that it's melanin ✨️

[@RaventheScienceMaven]

Yep! It’s melanin!

[@troubletime8684]

My girls got it all, gorgeous as always 💖🌹

[@Seefood73]

Ok, parkinson's is cool, noted... ;) Seriously, good content,I loved the video, learned a few new things, but the background music didn't agree with my ADD, or maybe I'm just too damn old for the format :) Looking forward to the next one!

[@RaventheScienceMaven]

Everything is a work in progress! One woman show here! Thanks for the feedback!

[@Sportt_]

Her name. Is. Raven. Baxter guys lol. Also love the content!!!!

[@jps2335]

Just WOW! 👩🏿‍🏫➕👩🏾‍🔬

[@ervinjackson3261]

It’s also found in fruit vegetables, and plants melanin is also found in the pioneer gland,

[@macavelli8905]

Cool very informative

[@RaventheScienceMaven]

Thank you!!

[@sholaajasa8525]

Thanks for the insight. ❤

[@RaventheScienceMaven]

Thank you for listening!

[@matthewstorm5188]

Besides eumelanin, pheomelanin, and neuromelanin, there are also allomelanin and pyomelanin. Neither of these is found in humans - they are microbial melanins. Also, although albinos may not produce eumelanin, they produce normal amounts of neuromelanin.

[@adriennehancock5818]

Melanin coats the egg and sperm cell, so upon division of the zygote wouldn’t melanin be in every cell?

[@mustardsfire22]

This was so cool! :) Also NERDY JOBS *lightning bolt emoji*

[@RaventheScienceMaven]

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[@uwauhumuavbi5739]

Thanks

[@RaventheScienceMaven]

Thank you for watching!

[@aiyahna-yahmayebey2094]

What is melanin made of?

[@KANOCONNECTED]

carbon

[@RaventheScienceMaven]

Melanin is made up of atoms! It's a biomolecule of mostly carbon atoms. Fun fact, it's a byproduct of dopamine.

[@ChannelCCXXII]

We Are Loving You Endlessly.

[@RaventheScienceMaven]

🩷

[@MikeLumer]

Awesome

[@thematrix2354]

What about those ones who bleach their skin … do they still have melanin

[@drippyboyfreshpharaoh6568]

You can’t escape melanin

[@ImageOfGod7]

It destroys the melanin and damages the skin. Bleaching is really harmful to your insides.

[@Hairresponsible]

I have been taking vitamin D lately because of the effect that it MAY have on covid. But part of me is trepidatious about taking it. What are the effects of vitamin D on melanin? Can you do a video about it?

[@BrilloBrillas]

Any thing on melanin and nanoscience

[@henningokholm7912]

I need to know what controles the production of melanin or what regulates it. I know it is not something with age. And by the way I love the human colors. We look vibrant.

[@RaventheScienceMaven]

Our genes code for our skin color, but our level of melanin can vary in different ways. Like tanning, for example, many of us in the USA are darker in the summer and lighter in the winter

[@evelynralph9982]

So basically the melanin is in house converters per the biochemical processes… not to mention it’s ability to change the frequencies of certain cells for repair and/or manipulation per the cells intelligence as to what the body needs. Also can act as a safe house or a cover for dna protection. Which if open could act as an open port on a router and allow various cancers to set up shop.? I could be completely wrong, I’m just studying before the test.

[@MongoosePreservationSociety]

i don't really want to talk about that... yall got google hahahah love it

[@Cakingit213]

I know (well think I know) that melanin is what makes freckles? How does that happen and is that all the same type of melanin? I have dark hair and large dark freckles, but I have a friend who has bright ginger hair and her freckles are smaller but much more orange than mine. I’ve always wondered why I had them, and so many of them while my blond sister just had the cute sun kissed type across her nose in summer (I grew up on the Middle East and people would follow me, touch my skin, and ask me if I was sick) Will you cover that in your next video?

[@growden100]

I love my melanin ❤

[@RaventheScienceMaven]

Same here 🩷

[@Ginobuto]

What makes you boost your eumelanin production?

[@RaventheScienceMaven]

That’s a good question! I’d say probably sun tanning.

[@Ginobuto]

@@RaventheScienceMaven ok. Let's keep digging

[@RaventheScienceMaven]

Let's!

[@Ginobuto]

@@RaventheScienceMaven I can't wait to see your next upload about it

[@user-bw4vh3kv2s]

Yes Raven good knowledge like it big up girl

[@andria.lut7]

Song in background at the beginning? 💞

[@rosettamckinnon3961]

You didn't speak about the chemical part like it's connection to carbon and electrons, protons and neutrons

[@RaventheScienceMaven]

Everything is made up of protons, neutrons, and electrons.

[@justafriend3408]

I thought this was gona get deeper

[@RaventheScienceMaven]

What other questions would you like to ask?

[@justafriend3408]

@@RaventheScienceMaven I was thinking you were gonna get into things like DNA repair by melanine; how it also enables frequency and vibration and interaction with the environment, electromagnetic capabilities of melanine, etc I've superficially heard about these areas and I thought you were going to touch on them. Apparently melanine can be extracted as it has those capabilities and potentially this would be dangerous for melanated people

[@RaventheScienceMaven]

Do you have any specific questions?

[@LimeyRedneck]

I had no idea there are three types of melanin, or that there was a type of it in the brain 🐙🧠🦑 Interesting video 🤠💜

[@RaventheScienceMaven]

Thank you!! It's really cool!

[@coliekraft4994]

❤️❤️❤️

[@RaventheScienceMaven]

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[@michaelthompson6452]

Why the music?

[@RaventheScienceMaven]

Because I wanted it there lol

[@jennabees24]

♥️♥️♥️👌🏾

[@troubletime8684]

My beautiful friend 💖🌹

[@mandyap955]

my 10 year old has gray hairs as a scientist is this something i shd be concerned about?

[@RaventheScienceMaven]

Nope!

[@ami2squ561]

There’s no such thing COPPER in our body is the KEY

[@babyzorilla]

😧My lightbulb just went on. And it wasn’t because of the neuromelanin.

[@RaventheScienceMaven]

whatcha thinkin?

[@babyzorilla]

@@RaventheScienceMaven seriously I learned a lot from your presentation. thank you. I didn’t know so many life forms had melanin and how important it is to life in general.

[@RaventheScienceMaven]

Yes! It is one of the many VERY cool molecules

[@martinmakamola3262]

Calcified pineal gland

[@cssacademy0129]

The darker the smarter.

[@kinadia6669]

Nerdy Jobs ⚡

[@thebreeze7758]

Appreciated this video. As a white dude I've never heard this info. At least that's my excuse. lol

[@RaventheScienceMaven]

We all have things to learn! Props to you for staying educated!!

[@69avenue]

RAVEN BAXTER??????????????????????? *subscribes*

[@ervinjackson3261]

Even in your eyes, it’s found there too. It’s associated with intelligence too fast knee-jerk reaction. All that has to do with melanin rhythm has to do with melanin when a baby is born, they protected with melon too

[@JohnHarrisBey-xu5sg]

Out Standing.

[@thought7487]

Black people come from the cosmo

[@martinmakamola3262]

We eat sun

[@ervinjackson3261]

Hey good for you let’s get it. Let’s hear it lol first of all on another note let me teach you something. I am a scholar. It’s not the sun. It’s the light from the sun wrong that’s not the sun up in the sky. That’s the light from the sun.

[@iwantagoodnameplease]

The combination of music with constant & loud low-frequency and the editing out of pauses between words is making me feel sick! I usually watch things on 2.0x, but even on 1.0x I can't stomach it :( Which is a shame as I want to learn the content here.

[@ErvDunn]

You have no idea what the hell you're talking about

[@zachmasters7397]

Lmfao 🤣😆 she's a molecular biologist, she definitely knows what she's talking about, quit getting your information from Afrocentrist Hotep psudo science sites.

[@space3555]

You must be pale 🤣🤣

[@HalflingPaladin]

Science and magic should not be in the same sentence.

[@RaventheScienceMaven]

why not :)