The Stanford University Medical Center wrote about the concern of ultraviolet light rays and it’s link to skin cancer. The genetic mutation of KNSTRN is directly linked to cutaneous squamous cell carcinomas, a vigorous form of skin cancer that attacks the epidermis of the skin. Research has found that the KNSTRN gene is in charge of directing the Y-chromosomes during cell division in order to have two healthy daughter cells. When the KNSTRN gene is exposed to high levels of Ultraviolet light, it mutates to an early form of cutaneous squamous cell carcinomas. When studied, the KNSTRN gene mutations has only been observed into different forms of skin cancer. Because of this, the research of KNSTRN is helping to further our understanding of the development of skin cancer and ways to treat it. The exposure to ultraviolet light should be limited if there is any concern of skin cancer. (Stanford University Medical Center, 2014).
This article interested me for many reasons. One reason being that I have a family history of skin cancer and I am always trying to educate myself and others on this topic. I have never really thought about what my mom meant when she said that the sun was harmful, until now that is. After reading what the Stanford University Medical Center had to say on the topic, I will most definitely be more protective of my skin in the harmful rays. The only problem I had after reading this educational article was that I had to reread it in order to understand the formal and scientific language used. Over all, I enjoyed reading about such an important medical study. I learned so much about how dangerous our sun can really be. My mom would be proud.
Stanford University Medical Center. (2014, September 7). Ultraviolet light-induced mutation drives many skin cancers, researchers find. ScienceDaily. Retrieved September 8, 2014 from www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2014/09/140907181722.htm
This article interested me for many reasons. One reason being that I have a family history of skin cancer and I am always trying to educate myself and others on this topic. I have never really thought about what my mom meant when she said that the sun was harmful, until now that is. After reading what the Stanford University Medical Center had to say on the topic, I will most definitely be more protective of my skin in the harmful rays. The only problem I had after reading this educational article was that I had to reread it in order to understand the formal and scientific language used. Over all, I enjoyed reading about such an important medical study. I learned so much about how dangerous our sun can really be. My mom would be proud.
Stanford University Medical Center. (2014, September 7). Ultraviolet light-induced mutation drives many skin cancers, researchers find. ScienceDaily. Retrieved September 8, 2014 from www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2014/09/140907181722.htm
I'm glad you found something you are personally interested in. It is so interesting to learn the actual mechanics of this disease. Thanks for this post!
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