Tag: David Fisher

  • Health

    Preventing UV-associated cancers by altering skin pigmentation

    An enzyme called nicotinamide nucleotide transhydrogenase plays a key role in the production of melanin.

    2–3 minutes
    UV light.
  • Health

    Increasing risk for melanoma

    A major international study has identified a novel gene mutation that appears to increase the risk of both inherited and sporadic cases of malignant melanoma, the most deadly form of skin cancer.

    3–4 minutes
  • Health

    Safer tanning?

    Harvard researchers have found a molecular switch that may someday make it possible to get a tan without exposure to harmful UV rays.

    3–4 minutes