Scientists discover insights into the effect of sun exposure on skin

Soaking up the sun may be positive while on vacation, but the effect on our skin often isn't kind, especially as we grow older. A study by Johns Hopkins' scientists, featured in April's Genome Advance of the Month, reveals the genomic information they found after comparing sun-exposed and sun-protected skin in younger and older individuals, and how skin changes with sun exposure and aging.

Source: NHGRI Homepage Highlights - May 29, 2015 Category: Genetics & Stem Cells Source Type: news