Genetic link tied to smoking addiction (AP)

(#1 (permalink))

TopForumStaff Offline

Staff

Posts: 73,743

Join Date: Feb 2008

Genetic link tied to smoking addiction (AP) - 04-04-2008, 04:48 AM

AP - Scientists have pinpointed genetic variations that make people more likely to get hooked on cigarettes and more prone to develop lung cancer — a finding that could someday lead to screening tests and customized treatments for smokers trying to kick the habit.

More...

« Seat belts protect unborn babies: study (Reuters) | Health Tip: Avoiding Cellulite (HealthDay) »

Thread Tools
Show Printable Version Email this Page
Display Modes	Rate This Thread
Linear Mode Switch to Hybrid Mode Switch to Threaded Mode	Rate This Thread:

Posting Rules
You may not post new threads You may not post replies You may not post attachments You may not edit your posts BB code is On Smilies are On [IMG] code is On HTML code is Off Trackbacks are On Pingbacks are On Refbacks are On

Forum Jump