A team of researchers from the US National Cancer Institute has successfully used gene therapy to treat skin cancer, which excited the cancer society around the world.

The research, published in online edition of journal Science, has demonstrated sustained regression of advanced melanoma in a study of 17 patients by genetically engineering patients' own white blood cells to recognize and attack cancer cells

Researchers at the University of California found that if sunscreen is used improperly, it may damage skin. They said filters in sunscreens keep out ultraviolet radiation which could generate compounds known to attack skin cells.

"Oxidative Damage" occurs when skin is exposed to sunlight and UV radiation is absorbed by skin molecules that generate harmful compounds. These reactive oxygen species are known as ROS and are highly reactive

The World Health Organization (WHO) says that as many as 60,000 people die a year from complications from taking in too much sunlight.

According to WHO data, each year 48,000 people die from malignant melanomas, coupled with an additional 12,000 people who die each year due to other skin cancers

A study conducted by experts from Cincinnati University has found that people with dark skin are more likely to die from skin cancer than those with fairer skin. But the disease is less common among dark skin people, although it is often diagnosed later leading to more deaths.

The study warns people of all races should protect themselves from the sun's rays. The finding disproves the common perception that people with fair skin are more likely to develop skin cancer

The World Health Organization (WHO) reports that as many as 60,000 people a year die from too much sun. Ultraviolet radiation (UVR) causes skin cancers, sunburn, cold sores and ages the skin.

Simple precautions like covering up when under the sun could decrease deaths