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What causes the majority of the mutations found in human melanomas and lung cancer?
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Research has shown that the majority of these mutations are caused by excessive exposure to the sun. This is because the ultraviolet (UV) radiation from the sun can damage the DNA in skin cells, leading to mutations. Show more…
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