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Your genes may control how much you smoke--and how likely you are to get lung cancer as a result
Jump to full article: The Economist, 2008-04-03
Intro: That raises interesting issues, particularly as genetic testing becomes easier. DeCODE has already announced it will add rs1051730 to the standard screen it offers to those who wish to know their susceptibility to diseases. The day is not far off, therefore, when those who take the essentially irrational decision to start smoking tobacco will be able to find out in advance exactly how foolish they are being.
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