Australian Science Teachers Journal Vol. Describes Australian research into the association between ultraviolet radiation and skin cancer. Includes work on the effectiveness of sunscreens and protective clothing, the use of special strains of mice in research and the ethical issue of experimenting on animals. Reports on a new drug for melanoma. Changes in the environment are having an impact on human health.
Australian research shows that beach umbrellas are no substitute for sunblock.
Reports the results of a Queensland survey showing that two out of every 100 people had skin cancer. An excellent summary of skin structure and function. Includes a box highlighting the deleterious effects of the sun. Scientific American Vol. An excellent description of how the mutation of a gene by the sun's rays leads to skin cancer.