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  • A Protein Twofer That Triggers Tanning and Protects against Skin Cancer

    A Protein Twofer That Triggers Tanning and Protects against Skin Cancer

    A powerful protein known as p53 has long been considered the master regulator of the genome because of its amazing ability to repair damaged DNA. Now scientists at Harvard’s Dana-Farber Cancer Institute have discovered that […]

     
  • Sunlight & Disease Prevention

    Sunlight & Disease Prevention

    Yes, sunshine is a good thing when taken in moderation. Vitamin D is produced by your skin in response to exposure to ultraviolet radiation from natural sunlight. Five minutes a day is all it takes […]