Triplet Threat from the Sun
![The initial UV excitation leading to photofragmentation CREDIT: Michael Kamrath Triplet Threat from the Sun](https://alaska-native-news.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/image22-10-2014-08.32.01.jpg)
WASHINGTON D.C. — The most obvious effects of too much sun exposure are cosmetic, like wrinkled and rough skin. Some damage, however, goes deeper—ultraviolet light can damage DNA and cause proteins in the body to break down into smaller, sometimes harmful pieces that may also damage DNA, increasing the risk of skin cancer and cataracts. […]