Mar
20
2009
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 information of value to individuals. For that [...]
Tags: COPD, lung cancer, nicotine, peripheral artery disease, smoking
Feb
13
2009
For many common diseases, environment is far more important than genetics in determining whether a person will be affected. One of the best examples of this is lung cancer. Nearly 90% of the cases of this disease can be attributed to smoking.
Today at the American Association for the Advancement of Science meeting in Chicago, however, [...]
Tags: chromosome 15, lung cancer, smoking, variation
Jan
20
2009
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 information of value to individuals. For that [...]
Tags: basal cell carcinoma, bladder cancer, cancer, cervical cancer, cutaneous carcinoma, lung cancer, prostate cancer, telomeres
Dec
26
2008
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 information of value to individuals. For that [...]
Tags: ABCB1, ABCC1, lung cancer, smoking
Apr
04
2008
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 information of value to individuals. For that [...]
Tags: genetic association, lung cancer, smoking