As it is summertime now, I must not be the only one who can’t wait to jump into the pool and give myself a tan. Bronzy cheeks and bodies are currently the big trend in the fashion industry. It also seems to be everyone of my friends’ dream and ultimate goal. However, have you noticed the fact that some people can easily get tan s wh en some only get sunburn s ? If you happen to belong to the latter group, stop trying so hard to bathe in more sun, because you are also at higher risk of getting melanoma. Melanoma is a type of skin cancer that develops from melanocytes - the cells that produce pigment in the skin . Melanoma only contributes a small proportion of all skin cancer s but counts for the large majority of skin cancer deaths. In fact, it is highly associated with ultraviolet (UV) radiation, of which most exposure is due to direct sunlight and tanning beds. So before you get ready to dive into the sun, here is something you should know about the science behind the t...