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melanin and skin pigmentation

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melanin and skin pigmentation is a topic indexed in ScholarIQ from OpenAlex.

What is known about melanin and skin pigmentation?

ScholarIQrecord summary

This cluster of papers explores the genetics, regulation, and adaptive significance of melanin pigmentation in mammalian skin, including its role in UV damage protection, hormonal regulation, and conditions such as vitiligo. It covers a wide range of topics from the molecular mechanisms of melanogenesis to the evolutionary and adaptive aspects of skin coloration.

How many works does melanin and skin pigmentation have?

ScholarIQindexed works

melanin and skin pigmentation has 95,406 works in the ScholarIQ index. The count is the OpenAlex total, not the number of papers listed on this page.

How many citations does melanin and skin pigmentation have?

ScholarIQcitation count

melanin and skin pigmentation has 1,143,340 citations in the OpenAlex counts ScholarIQ stores.

What is the OpenAlex record for melanin and skin pigmentation?

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The OpenAlex for melanin and skin pigmentation is on the source record.

Who are the most-cited researchers behind melanin and skin pigmentation?

ScholarIQtop researchers by citations
1
Eric S. Lander · Genomics and Chromatin Dynamics
891 works519,894 citations
2
Mark J. Daly · Genetic Associations and Epidemiology
1,233 works402,224 citations
3
Stacey Gabriel · Cancer Genomics and Diagnostics
766 works400,404 citations
4
Peer Bork · Genomics and Phylogenetic Studies
950 works390,812 citations
5
Gad Getz · Cancer Genomics and Diagnostics
1,870 works360,201 citations

Where is melanin and skin pigmentation research published, and who funds it?

ScholarIQvenues & funding sources

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TOP FUNDERS

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