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

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Spending enough time in the sun without adequate protection can leave us looking and presumably feeling like a lobster ready for the plate.

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

Sunburn can be a painful consequence of spending too much time in the sun or a tanning bed. In rare cases, people with sunburn may also experience an extreme, deep, painful itching called hell’s ...

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.

New research from the University of Copenhagen and NTU Singapore reveals that RNA damage, rather than DNA, plays a primary role in the skin’s immediate response to UV radiation. This RNA damage ...