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[Canada] Editorial: Smoking linked to gene damage

There are profound moral as well as medical implications at stake here. Adults who smoke already know the risks they take with their own well-being. But now it appears they could be jeopardizing the health of any children they may have. ... But at a mi
Victoria (BC) Times Colonist (ca)
added Apr 11, 2013 13:34
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[Netherlands] Paternal lifestyle as a potential source of germline mutations transmitted to offspring

The presence of mutations was subsequently related to general lifestyle factors, including paternal smoking before the partner became pregnant. Paternally derived mutations at the B6.7 locus (mutation frequency 0.07) were not affected by lifestyle. In con
The FASEB Journal (Federation of American Societies for Experimental Biology)
added Apr 11, 2013 13:20
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AACR news: Misregulated genes common to tobacco-related cancers offer ...

Results presented at the AACR Annual Meeting 2013 show that in lung and bladder cancers, genes related to the regulation of the cell cycle are associated with poor patient outcomes
EurekAlert
added Apr 9, 2013 14:58
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Misregulated genes common to tobacco-related cancers offer potential new prognostic tool

Results presented at the AACR Annual Meeting 2013 show that in lung and bladder cancers, genes related to the regulation of the cell cycle are associated with poor patient outcomes. "We ultimately envision this as a prognostic tool to predict survival ra
Medical Xpress (PhysOrg.com)
added Apr 9, 2013 14:51
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[Canada] Editorial: Smoking linked to gene damage

now it appears they could be jeopardizing the health of any children they may have. Playing dice with your own life is one thing. Playing with the safety of an unborn generation is another matter entirely. ... Whether an outright ban is desirable, or ev
Victoria (BC) Times Colonist (ca)
added Apr 7, 2013 09:01
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22nd Century Group Announces U.S. Patent Issues for MPO Nicotine Biosynthesis Gene

a company that has developed groundbreaking technology for tobacco harm reduction products today announced that the United States Patent and Trademark Office (US PTO) has issued Patent No. 8410341 for the N-methylputrescine oxidase (MPO) gene technology.
PharmiWeb
added Apr 4, 2013 01:11
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Heavy Smoking May Be Genetic

* Genetic risks may not drive a person to smoke, but they were associated with heavier and more frequent smoking after onset, a study found. * Note that genes also were significantly tied to greater likelihood of relapse after a cessation attempt.
MedPage Today
added Mar 29, 2013 10:42
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[New Zealand] Polygenic Risk and the Developmental Progression to Heavy, Persistent Smoking and Nicotine DependenceEvidence From a 4-Decade Longitudinal StudyDevelopmental Progression of Smoking Behavior

Initiatives that disrupt the developmental progression of smoking behavior among adolescents may mitigate genetic risks for developing adult smoking problems. Future genetic research may maximize discovery potential by focusing on smoking behavior soon af
JAMA Psychiatry (Archives of General Psychiatry)
added Mar 27, 2013 16:37
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[New Zealand] Genetics might determine which smokers get hooked, research says

Researchers have identified genetic risk factors that may accelerate a teen's progression to becoming a lifelong heavy smoker. The team of scientists from the U.S., the U.K. and New Zealand examined earlier studies by other research teams to develop a g
Medical Xpress (PhysOrg.com)
added Mar 27, 2013 16:29
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[New Zealand] Genes May Dictate Teens' Susceptibility to Heavy Smoking

wonder why some teens who try cigarettes get hooked quickly and others don't? The answer may lie in their genes, according to a new study that spans nearly four decades. Researchers used data from earlier studies to construct a genetic risk score for hea
HealthDay [HealthScout]
added Mar 27, 2013 16:28
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