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 person will become [...]

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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 information of value to individuals. For that [...]

Tags: nicotine, pregnancy, smoking

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

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: alcohol, drinking, nicotine, nicotinic receptor, smoking