Melanin

Melanin book cover
BOOK ONE · THE TRILOGY

Melanin

The biology of pigmentation, and how it shapes skin, protection, and the visible differences between people.

About This Book

Melanin is the first book in the trilogy from Riding Mill Press. It examines the biology of pigmentation, and how it shapes skin, protection, and the visible differences between people.

Written for a general audience, it brings together the underlying science in clear, accessible language.

Key Themes

  • The biology of pigmentation
  • How melanin protects the skin
  • The science behind visible human variation

About the Author

Melanin is written by Dr Olusola Idowu, who holds a PhD in Applied Mathematics from Newcastle University and completed postdoctoral research fellowships at Stanford University and NASA Ames Research Center. He is the founder of HexisLab, an AI-driven skin science and bioactive ingredient discovery company based in the UK.

Bibliographic Information

Publisher: Riding Mill Press

ISBN (Print): 978-1-0669965-0-6

ISBN (eBook): 978-1-0669965-1-3

ISBN (Kindle eBook): 978-1-0669965-2-0

Part of the trilogy from Riding Mill Press.