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Study how melanocytes produce skin-darkening melanin and the dangers of long exposure to sunlight

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Study how melanocytes produce skin-darkening melanin and the dangers of long exposure to sunlight

Study how melanocytes produce skin-darkening melanin and the dangers of long exposure to sunlight

Melanocytes produce the protective skin-darkening pigment melanin.

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