Tag: nicotine


September 1, 2009

SNPwatch: Genetic Variation Associated With Addiction In Caucasian Women

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Although environment plays a major part in addiction — you can't get hooked on something you've never tried — genetics plays a substantial role in determining whether a person who does use a drug will become addicted to it. A few DNA variations have been identified that seem to increase the odds a [...]

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May 15, 2009

SNPwatch: Genetic Variation May Make It Harder For Expectant Moms To Quit Smoking

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SNPwatch gives you the latest news about research linking various traits and conditions to individual genetic variations. These studies are exciting because they offer a glimpse into how genetics may affect our bodies and health; but in most cases, more work is needed before this research can provide [...]

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March 20, 2009

SNPwatch: Genetic Variation Linked to Smoking and Lung Cancer Might Also Raise Risk for COPD

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SNPwatch gives you the latest news about research linking various traits and conditions to individual genetic variations. These studies are exciting because they offer a glimpse into how genetics may affect our bodies and health; but in most cases, more work is needed before this research can provide [...]

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December 9, 2008

SNPwatch: Two Vices, One SNP — Drinking and Smoking Behavior Both Linked to Nicotine Receptor Genes

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SNPwatch gives you the latest news about research linking various traits and conditions to individual genetic variations. These studies are exciting because they offer a glimpse into how genetics may affect our bodies and health; but in most cases, more work is needed before this research can provide [...]

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