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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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Plant Cells Swap Organelles
Abby Olena, PhD | Jan 7, 2021 | 3 min read
Their relocation explains horizontal genome transfer first described more than a decade ago.
Swapping Cigarettes for Vaping
Aggie Mika | Oct 19, 2017 | 7 min read
New evidence suggests e-cigarettes are not without risks to human health, but can be useful in getting people to kick their smoking habit.
Smoking-Linked Cancer Mutations Mapped
Anna Azvolinsky | Nov 3, 2016 | 3 min read
Scientists produce a detailed genomic map of mutations and epigenetic changes associated with smoking tobacco across 17 tumor types.
FDA Head Leaving Post
Kerry Grens | Feb 6, 2015 | 2 min read
US Food and Drug Administration commissioner Margaret Hamburg is stepping down after six years on the job.