pigmentation

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In some cases, people can have an allergic reaction, or, if polynucleotides are not injected properly, there are longer term risks, such as skin pigmentation and infections.

From BBC

“The latex emulsion is a white liquid that is used in various consumer goods. Its pigmentation makes the water-soluble material visible in surface water,” Trinseo said in a statement.

From Washington Post

Astaxanthin in farmed fish feeds is not only for pigmentation, but is also a necessary nutrient for health and reproduction in fish.

From Salon

For example, certain variants of the PAH gene can have several distinct effects, including altering skin pigmentation and causing seizures.

From Salon

The studies were largely based on self-identified race, and researchers are still looking into the degree that melanin in the skin — which lends the darker pigmentation — affects pulse oximeter performance.

From New York Times