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In lung cancer, smokers have 10 times more genetic damage than never-smokers

Lung cancer patients with a history of smoking have 10 times more genetic mutations in their tumors than those with the disease who have never smoked, according to a new study from Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis.
Washington University in St. Louis (MO)
added Sep 14, 2012 12:51
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Genomic Landscape of Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer in Smokers and Never-Smokers

We report the results of whole-genome and transcriptome sequencing of tumor and adjacent normal tissue samples from 17 patients with non-small cell lung carcinoma (NSCLC). We identified 3,726 point mutations and more than 90 indels in the coding sequence
Cell
added Sep 14, 2012 12:30
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In lung cancer, smokers have 10 times more genetic damage than never-smokers

Lung cancer patients with a history of smoking have 10 times more genetic mutations in their tumors than those with the disease who have never smoked, according to a new study from Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis.
ScienceDaily
added Sep 14, 2012 08:45
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[Canada] How genetics shape our addictions

Genes predict the brain's reaction to smoking
Montreal Neurological Institute and Hospital (McGill University) (ca)
added Sep 14, 2012 00:58
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[Canada] Faster 'nicotine metabolism' may increase cravings, study finds

Researchers at the Montreal Neurological Institute and Hospital -- The Neuro -- have found nicotine cravings are stubbornly locked into our genes.
Toronto (Ont) Sun (ca)
added Sep 12, 2012 11:55
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[Canada] How genetics shape our addictions

Genes predict the brain’s reaction to smoking
McGill University (ca)
added Sep 12, 2012 11:52
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[Canada] Can't quit smoking? Blame it on your genes

A study from the Montreal Neurological Institute and Hospital - The Neuro, McGill University shows that people with genetically fast nicotine metabolism have a significantly greater brain response to smoking cues than those with slow nicotine metabolism.
Times of India
added Sep 12, 2012 11:50
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Large lung cancer study shows potential for more targeted therapies

A nationwide consortium of scientists has reported the first comprehensive genetic analysis of squamous cell carcinoma of the lung, a common type of lung cancer responsible for about 400,000 deaths each year.
Innovations Report (de)
added Sep 12, 2012 09:20
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[China] Environmental Tobacco Smoke in Relation to Bladder Cancer Risk—The Shanghai Bladder Cancer Study

Conclusions: ETS was associated with an increased bladder cancer risk for lifelong-nonsmokers. The association was stronger for people possessing the at-risk phenotypes of CYP1A2 and/or NAT2.
Cancer Epidemiology, Biomarkers & Prevention
added Sep 7, 2012 13:46
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Exploring the relationships between tobacco smoking and schizophrenia in first-degree relatives

Our results support the hypothesis that the relationship between schizophrenia and smoking is largely mediated by common familial factors, which may be genetic.
Psychiatry Research
added Sep 2, 2012 16:23
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