UV light damages the DNA of skin cells, which can lead to skin cancer.
A New Mechanism for Accessing Damaged DNA
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Lithuanian Scientists Created Bioplastic for Food Packaging Which Degrades in a Couple of Years
Group of scientists at Kaunas University of Technology (KTU). Lithuania have created biodegradable plastic, which decays in a compost bin in a couple of years.
Fossil Zooplankton Indicate That Marine Ecosystems Have Entered the Anthropocene
It can be said that marine plankton has now entered the Anthropocene epoch.
New Research Suggests Sugar Taxes and Labelling Are Effective
Taxes on sugary products and labels on the front of packages can help reduce sugar consumption, according to a study from the University of Waterloo.
Scientists Discover ‘Switch’ That Helps Breast Cancer Spread Around the Body
The early-stage research, led by scientists from Imperial College London and The Institute of Cancer Research, London, identified a genetic ‘switch’ in breast cancer cells that boosts the production of a type of internal scaffolding.
New Imaging Tool for Diagnosing Heart Disease
An international team led by scientists from Lawson Health Research Institute and Cedars-Sinai Medical Center are the first to show that Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) can be used to measure how the heart uses oxygen for both healthy patients and those with heart disease.
