Project Topic

Hi guys!
For our project, Amanda and I are focusing on skin cancer. Our project aims to examine the effects of UV exposure of skin types in three groups of people that have different amounts of exposure to UV light. The first group are those who voluntarily expose themselves to UV rays through UV rays or excess tanning. The second group are those who involuntarily expose themselves to UV rays most likely through their work or environment. The third group are those who have very little or no exposure to UV light because of work or location. In our research we hope to compare the rates of skin cancer in these three groups of exposure. Also, we hope to analyze the varying expression of melanin-producing genes (that give skin color) in the basal layer of the skin in order to determine if different skin types can lead to higher rates of melanoma.