Talk about a breakthrough for skin cancer patients: Researchers at the Beatson Institute for Cancer Research found that a specific gene, P-Rex1, has to be present for malignant melanoma—deadly skin cancer—to spread in a patient. If scientists can create a drug that blocks the effects of P-Rex1, they may be able to prevent melanoma from spreading. In a word: Wow.
No matter what advancements come in the future, slather on the sunscreen every day (yes, rain or shine!). Sun damage inevitably speeds aging, so you can count on wrinkles if you don’t protect that beautiful skin!
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