Smoking habit may be genetic
Some smokers say they just can’t quit; others claim they could stop anytime if they really wanted. Recent research at the School of Medicine may provide an explanation for the dichotomy.
A recently published study led by professor Joel Gelernter found evidence that specific regions of the human genome may cause a predisposition to nicotine addiction. While valuable in its own right, students said, the research is sure to reignite debate over how best to combat smoking and nicotine addiction — and whether to combat it at all.
The study, which looked at Americans of European...
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