The genetic disorder that makes sunshine deadly for 1 in 1,000,000 Americans
In the shadow of more common genetic disorders, xeroderma pigmentosum (XP) exists as a rare yet devastating condition affecting approximately 1 in every million Americans. This genetic disorder essentially disables the body’s ability to repair DNA damaged by ultraviolet light, turning sunshine—life’s most abundant natural resource—into a deadly threat. For those living with XP, even … Read story