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NEW VIDEO! How Does UV Light Cause Cancer and Photoaging?

Ever since I was working on radioactivity I wondered how non-ionizing radiation like UV light could cause cancer and damage to our cells. What I found out is that even though UV is not technically ionizing, it does have effects similar to ionizing radiation.

NEW VIDEO! How Does UV Light Cause Cancer and Photoaging?

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Super interesting. I work on the water with little to no shade. Sunscreen helps but UV T-shirts or rash vests are way better to prevent sunburn, aging and are good for the environment as well. Most commercially available sunscreen is not good for our coral reefs better to use clothing for sun protection. Nicely done video!!

Sharkphoria by Johanna Kohler

I've read that IR can help repair UV damage by upregulating mitochondria in morning and evening sun (or using LLLT e.g. <a href="https://redlightman.com/health/collagen-light-therapy/)" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">https://redlightman.com/health/collagen-light-therapy/)</a> - here's an interesting paper on PBM: <a href="https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/26745730" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/26745730</a>


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