Smoking Leaves Lasting Marks on DNA: Study; Changes related to disease found in more than 7,000 genes, though many 'recover' five years after quitting

Authors :: Salamon, Maureen
Source :: Consumer Health News (English). September 20, 2016
Publication Year :: 2016
Abstract: Byline: Maureen Salamon, HealthDay Reporter TUESDAY, Sept. 20, 2016 (HealthDay News) -- Smoking cigarettes can leave a lasting imprint on human DNA, altering more than 7,000 genes in ways that [...]

Subjects :: Smoking -- Genetic aspects -- Health aspects
Gene mutation -- Identification and classification
Disease susceptibility -- Genetic aspects
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