- a variation of UVB.
UV-B
Britishabbreviation
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This substance is produced by heat-loving cyanobacteria when they are exposed to UV-A, UV-B, and salty conditions.
From Science Daily ● Jan. 13, 2026
Production of GlcHMS326 increases significantly when the cyanobacteria are exposed to UV-A, UV-B, and high salt conditions.
From Science Daily ● Jan. 13, 2026
UV-B, a high-energy form of solar radiation, damages DNA in plants and animals, disrupting a variety of biological processes and reducing the efficiency of photosynthesis.
From Washington Post ● Jan. 9, 2023
UV-B radiation causes cancer and eye damage in humans.
From Washington Post ● Jan. 9, 2023
Reductions in stratospheric ozone levels led to higher levels of UV-B reaching the Earth’s surface, which is a serious hazard to human health.
From Textbooks ● Sep. 6, 2018
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