The severe and debilitating genetic disease Xeroderma pigmentosum impedes cells to repair UV-induced DNA damage. Scientists found a drug approved for diabetes treatment to alleviate the impact of the ...

The destructive force of UV radiation on DNA molecules is only fully visible, when repair mechanisms fail: patients with the rare genetic disease Xeroderma pigmentosum - also known as "Moon children' ...

The rare genetic disease Xeroderma pigmentosum - also known as "Moonchildren' have an increased risk of skin cancer and develop inflammation when exposed to only small amounts of sunlight. The severe ...

Skin diseases: Dry skin, scientifically referred to as xeroderma, is a condition that causes roughness, flaking and scaling of skin. It can lead to skin infections. Xeroderma's causes include factors ...

A rare inherited disorder, Xeroderma Pigmentosum (XP) is a photosensitive condition characterized by high susceptibility to skin cancers. XP follows the autosomal recessive pattern of inheritance.

(Vienna, Nov. 17, 2017) The destructive force of UV radiation on DNA molecules is only fully visible, when repair mechanisms fail: patients with the rare genetic disease Xeroderma pigmentosum - also ...