It is common knowledge that excessive UV exposure from sunlight raises chances for skin cancer, but predicting whether someone will actually develop skin cancer remains difficult. In a new research report, scientists from the University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB) and the University of Wisconsin–Madison show that the risk for skin cancer involves numerous genetic factors including family history, ethnicity, and genetic variations specific to each individual. Using these factors, the researchers developed a more precise model for assessing risk, which is published in the journal Genetics. Read more here.
Study mentioned: Vazquez AI, et al. A comprehensive genetic approach for improving prediction of skin cancer risk in humans. Genetics. 2012 Dec;192(4):1493-502. PMID: 23051645
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