A study from Binghamton University, State University of New York researchers explores how ultraviolet radiation can alter the microstructure of human skin. Particularly affected is collagen, the fibrous protein that binds together tissue, tendon, cartilage and bone throughout our bodies.
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Seven Myths About Sunglasses That Could Damage Your Vision
The American Academy of Ophthalmology is working to debunk common myths about sunglasses and offer tips to promote smart eye health choices.
Hackensack Meridian CDI-based company Shade, maker of UV Detectors, Awarded Competitive Grant from National Science Foundation
The UV detector company receives $750,000 from the NSF
Biomedical engineers to test ultraviolet light’s ability to kill coronavirus
The idea of UV sterilization is not a new one, but little or no scientific data about its potency against COVID-19 have been collected, until now. Thanks to a one-year, $182,728 grant from the National Science Foundation, researchers at Binghamton University, State University of New York are beginning to test UV’s effectiveness.