Two human cells making RNA made visible by the bioluminescent lantern in pink (middle image). On the left, the same cells making a fluorescent protein that’s distributed evenly throughout the two ...

The researchers found that instead of the DNA, the acute effects of sunburn were actually caused due to damage to the RNA. The objective of the study was to describe the impact of UV radiation on ...

Sunburn has traditionally been attributed to UV-induced DNA damage. However, a new study reveals that RNA, another vital cellular molecule, plays a major role in triggering acute sunburn reactions.

RNA (ribonucleic acid) is a nucleic acid polymer where the carbohydrate is ribose. RNA is generally single-stranded, as DNA is transcribed by RNA polymerases into mRNA (messenger RNA), which is ...

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 ...

A new study shows that sunburn is mainly caused by RNA damage rather than DNA damage, leading to a quick and effective inflammatory response that challenges previous beliefs and could revolutionize ...

When it comes to sunburn, the prevailing wisdom suggests that DNA damage triggers inflammation and subsequent cell death. However, this recent research suggests that the real offender might be RNA, ...

“There are many different paths leading toward the same aim.” Here’s a primer on some of the most popular styles, followed by a big caveat. The term “yoga,” which is derived from the San ...

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