DNA Repair and Skin Cancer

Abstract

From the moment humans are conceived to the moment they take their last breath, the DNA that courses through their body is responsible for creating and recreating the exact same DNA sequences used to create them. But sometimes mistakes are made because of external or internal factors that are completely unexpected or there may be some indication of an error in the genes the person’s family may carry. A great example of an external factor that causes errors to be made in DNA replication is sunlight. It’s no secret that the sun radiates UV rays of light that are damaging to the skin if not protected properly. Sunscreen reduces the dangers of UV rays penetrating the skin too much and causing skin cancer. This article will talk about how DNA repair and skin cancer are linked and how each go with one another.