Scientists find a natural sunscreen hidden in hot springs bacteria
Natural sunscreens protect the skin from damaging radiation while reducing the risk of allergic reactions. In a recent study, researchers identified a previously unknown compound called β-glucose-bound hydroxy mycosporine-sarcosine. This substance is produced by heat-loving cyanobacteria when they are exposed to UV-A, UV-B, and salty conditions. Unlike other known mycosporine-like…
