DNA damaged by light, chemical structure. UV radiation has caused two thymine residues to form a photodimer (square structure).

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DNA damaged by light, chemical structure. UV radiation has caused two thymine residues to form a photodimer (square structure in the middle). Such DNA damage can give rise to mutations and eventually cancer, especially melanoma (skin cancer).

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