The redness, inflammation, and pain of sunburn may stem from damage to RNA, not DNA. “Sunburn damages the DNA, leading to cell death and inflammation. So the textbooks say,” said Assistant ...

We have all been told to avoid direct sunlight between 12 noon and 3 p.m., seek out shade and put on sunscreen and a hat. Nevertheless, most of us have experienced sunburn at least once.

While DNA damage has long been considered the primary cause of sunburn's harmful effects, the study reveals that RNA damage plays a critical role in the skin’s immediate response to ultraviolet (UV) ...

“Sunburn damages the DNA, leading to cell death and inflammation. So the textbooks say. But in this study we were surprised to learn that this is a result of damage to the RNA, not the DNA that ...

Researchers at the University of Copenhagen and NTU Singapore have discovered that RNA damage, not DNA damage, is the real trigger for the acute effects of sunburn. This new understanding ...

Sunburn blisters result from a second-degree sunburn, which causes damage deeper in the skin. Blisters from the sun usually heal naturally in about one week but may leave scars. A second degree ...