Kangaroo DNA can prevent skin cancer in humans

The results of the University of Melbourne study suggest that kangaroos (Kangaroo) may be the "key" to preventing dangerous skin cancer.

Australian scientists have discovered that this marsupial has the ability to "patch" DNA damage by ultraviolet rays.

The team, led by Dr. Linda Feketeova, collaborated with several Innsbruck scientists to find ways to limit the risk of skin cancer in humans.

After a period of research, they discovered enzymes that repair DNA in kangaroos and in other plant and animal species, which are not found in humans.

Dr. Feketeova said that in the summer, the human body is often exposed to ultraviolet (UV) rays from the Sun and this is the reason why 400,000 Australians suffer from skin cancer.

Scientists hope to create a "dream lotion", which includes active ingredients that "patch" broken DNA associated with skin cancer.

This cream will be used as a normal sunscreen. However, it is expected that it will take about 5 years to introduce clinical trials on human bodies.