Seeker+'s video: How Tattoos Get Under Your Skin Literally

Episode 2 of 3 Check us out on Soundcloud! https://soundcloud.com/dnewsplus Please Subscribe! http://bit.ly/28iQhYC Discovery GO - http://smart.link/57ae195b47796 Tattoos are basically a controlled medical procedure, so be sure to DO YOUR RESEARCH and talk to your artist about sanitization procedures! + + + + + + + + Previous Episode: Acupuncture, War And Prostitution: The Origins Of Tattoo Culture: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mapNINtApX8 + + + + + + + + The Science of Tattoos: http://www.dermadoctor.com/blog/the-science-of-tattoos/ "Tattoos have definitely gone mainstream. Anyone who has watched Survivor or watches MTV is well aware of the popularity of tattoos. Recently, I went with my family to the local amusement park and it seemed as if literally everyone there had a tattoo." In the Ink: Do All Tattoo Pigments Use Mercury and Other Toxic Heavy Metals?: http://www.scientificamerican.com/article/tattoo-ink-mercury-and-other-toxins/ "It is true that some red inks used for permanent tattoos contain mercury, while other reds may contain different heavy metals like cadmium or iron oxide. These metals-which give the tattoo its "permanence" in skin-have been known to cause allergic reactions, eczema and scarring and can also cause sensitivity to mercury from other sources like" How Toxic Are Tattoos? And Four Other Frequently Asked Questions About Ink Toxicity: http://nontoxicrevolution.org/your-body/how-toxic-are-tattoos-and-four-other-frequently-asked-questions-about-ink-toxicity/ #.V8R_otArL_R "Tattoos have quickly gained mainstream popularity in the last few years. In fact, 45 million Americans, including 36 percent in their late twenties, have at least one tattoo. It's becoming more and more rare to have no tattoos." Some Tattoo Inks Can Burn You During an MRI http://www.smithsonianmag.com/smart-news/some-tattoo-inks-can-burn-you-during-mri-180949995/?no-ist "Before sliding into an MRI machine, patients are supposed to remove all metal from their bodies: underwire, jewelry, piercings, everything. The machines work using extremely strong magnets, and there are all kinds of horror stories of people leaving metal in their skin or on their body, to disastrous effects." An Inmate Sneaked Us Photos From A Secret Prison Tattoo Parlor: http://www.businessinsider.com/inmate-shows-us-what-its-like-to-get-a-tattoo-in-prison-2012-7 "Receiving a prison sentence might seem like a slam door shut to your future, but for those who chose the hard-knock life and ended up forfeiting their freedom for it, life goes on. At least the tattoo parlor lights always stay on in the prison black market." Here's what's really happening to your skin when you get a tattoo: http://www.businessinsider.com/what-happens-to-skin-when-you-get-a-tattoo-2015-6 "Getting a tattoo is a notoriously painful process but that doesn't stop all that many people from getting their skin inked. Luckily for them, tattoo machines have come a long way from the tools used in the past." COIL VS. ROTARY TATTOO MACHINES: http://info.painfulpleasures.com/help-center/information-center/coil-vs-rotary-tattoo-machines "If you're new to tattooing, you may not yet know the difference between coil and rotary tattoo machines. Since they're two totally different animals, it's helpful to understand what sets them apart from each other before you start shopping for a tattoo machine." DID THOMAS EDISON INVENT THE TATTOO MACHINE?: http://www.inkedmag.com/thomas-edison-invent-tattoo-machine/ "Every school child knows that Thomas Edison was perhaps the most prolific inventor in the history of the United States. The light bulb? Edison. The phonograph? Edison. The telephone? Yep, you guessed it, Edison." An Ancient Polynesian Tradition: http://www.pbs.org/skinstories/culture/ "For centuries, various arts of tattooing have graced the bodies and satisfied the souls of the aboriginal peoples of Oceania. The vast majority of what we know today about these ancient arts has been passed down through legends, songs, and ritual ceremonies." Ancient Tattoo Equipment: http://www.livestrong.com/article/132559-ancient-tattoo-equipment/ "Tattoo instruments, such as needles and tubes, are sterilized in an autoclave before a tattoo procedure. Before the patent of the tattoo machine by Sam Reilly in 1891, organic instruments were used by cultures to perform tattoo rituals." + + + + + + + + DNews Plus is built for enthusiastic science fans seeking out comprehensive conversations on the geeky topics they love. Host Trace Dominguez digs beyond the usual scope to deliver details, developments and opinions on advanced topics like AI, string theory and Mars exploration. DNews Plus is also offered as an audio podcast on Soundcloud. + + + + + + + + Trace Dominguez on Twitter https://twitter.com/TraceDominguez DNews on Facebook https://facebook.com/discoverynews DNews on Twitter http://twitte