Ultraviolet Radiation (UVR): A type of electromagnetic radiation emitted by the sun, which can be harmful to living organisms in high doses. Sublethal Effects: Impacts of a stressor that do not ...

New research reveals that sunburn may be caused by RNA damage, not DNA, challenging long-held beliefs about UV exposure ...

Ultraviolet (UV) radiation is a component of sunlight that has significant effects on both the environment and human health. It is divided into three categories: UVA, UVB, and UVC, with UVB being ...

Most people associate sunburns with DNA damage -- it's what we've been taught in textbooks and by dermatologists for years.

Sunburn has traditionally been attributed to UV-induced DNA damage. However, a new study reveals that RNA, another vital cellular molecule, plays a major role in triggering acute sunburn reactions.

A groundbreaking study led by researchers from the University of Copenhagen and Nanyang Technological University (NTU) in ...

The surprising paradigm shift could lead to much more protective sunscreens and effective skin treatments.

New research reveals that sunburn’s acute effects, like inflammation and cell death, are triggered by RNA damage rather than ...

UV radiation contributes to skin inflammation ... Although the researchers did not specifically study the effects of sun exposure on Demodex mites, the results suggest that UV rays from sun ...

Planets around other stars need to be prepared for extreme weather conditions, according to a new study from NASA's Chandra X ...

Protecting skin from photoaging and photocarcinogenesis requires not only sunscreen but also use of topical antioxidants, ...

But now we need to rewrite the textbooks, and it will affect future research on the effects of UV radiation on the skin.” ...