Müjdeci emphasized that their study has proved how organic materials we consider 'trash' might in fact be used as raw materials.
"The anticancer properties of melanin on lung cells show a lot of promise for future cancer treatment methods. Aside from its anticancer properties, melanin is also used as a pigment in cosmetic products, food, and in the biomaterial production industry. This compound has a wide range of uses in many sectors, and it helps us find innovative solutions," she added.