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Study of Millions Finds Genetic Links to Smoking and Drinking 
In the largest study of its kind, scientists find nearly 4,000 genetic variants that may predispose people to alcohol and tobacco use behaviors. 
Study of Millions Finds Genetic Links to Smoking and Drinking 
Study of Millions Finds Genetic Links to Smoking and Drinking 

In the largest study of its kind, scientists find nearly 4,000 genetic variants that may predispose people to alcohol and tobacco use behaviors. 

In the largest study of its kind, scientists find nearly 4,000 genetic variants that may predispose people to alcohol and tobacco use behaviors. 

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The proposed tool aims to inject clarity into the often-murky science of health risk factors, but some experts are skeptical that it’ll succeed.
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Damage to Brain Network Curbs Urge to Smoke
Shawna Williams | Jun 16, 2022 | 2 min read
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Maternal smoking during pregnancy alters placental function and fetal growth
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The Epigenetic Origins of Allergy and Asthma
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Epigenetic marks acquired from environmental exposures throughout life influence human health and may even transcend generations.
Your Partner’s Genome May Affect Your Health
Catherine Offord | Jan 5, 2021 | 4 min read
A study using data from more than 80,000 couples finds evidence of indirect genetic effects on traits ranging from smoking habits to mental health.
Even Healthy Tissues Carry Clusters of Cells with Mutations: Study
Ashley Yeager | Jun 7, 2019 | 2 min read
Most of the genetic alterations are harmless, but some may contribute to cancer.
Nicotine’s Effects Passed On Through Generations of Mice
Kerry Grens | Oct 16, 2018 | 2 min read
Male rodents exposed to nicotine had changes in sperm genome methylation and produced pups and grandpups with abnormal behavior.
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