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New X-Ray Laser Reveals UV Radiation's Cancer Risks

3/13/2025

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Scientists at Goethe University Frankfurt and DESY have harnessed the power of the European XFEL X-ray laser to uncover how UV radiation alters the molecule 2-thiouracil. This transformation heightens its reactivity, raising concerns about skin cancer risk. This groundbreaking imaging technique paves the way for deeper insights into the structural changes of vital biological molecules.

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Scientists at Goethe University Frankfurt and DESY have harnessed the power of the European XFEL X-ray laser to uncover how UV radiation alters the molecule 2-thiouracil. This transformation heightens its reactivity, raising concerns about skin cancer risk. This groundbreaking imaging technique paves the way for deeper insights into the structural changes of vital biological molecules.