I blister in the sun
Since we are getting closer to the official start of summer (June 21), I figured why not write about something relevant, like sunburning. We have all been burned before, and that can be taken in numerous ways. However I am talking about one of the more literal interpretations of burned - a sun burn. A sunburn is NOT the same thing as burning oneself on a hot stove or bunsen burner . It is not caused by the warmth of the sun, but it is caused by the sun's UV (ultraviolet) rays. The UV rays are a form of radiation and energy from these rays damages the molecules in your skin which causes an acute reaction. What molecules you ask? One of the more important molecules (though I am a molecular biologist so my favoritism may be skewed): DNA. Now, many of you may not completely understand what DNA is, so let me help. DNA (Deoxyribonucleic acid) is a blueprint for your entire body. Your body is made up of tons (technical term) of molecules, and these molecules form different groups