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Genetic Variant Linked to Reduced Nicotine Addiction Discovered
Researchers have discovered that individuals with certain genetic variants, specifically in the CHRNB3 gene, are less likely to become addicted to tobacco, potentially opening new avenues for addiction treatment strategies.
24 Feb, 16:10 — 24 Feb, 17:18
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EL PAIS21h ago
The discovery of a genetic alteration that predisposes people to smoke less opens a new path for treating addiction
A study identifies rare variants in a gene associated with reduced tobacco consumption
By Jessica Mouzo Quintáns
Read full article →el-mundo22h ago
Descubren que personas con ciertas variantes genéticas se 'enganchan' menos al tabaco
La variante del gen CHRNB3, implicada en la regulación de la sustancia, empieza a plantearse como posible estrategia frente al hábito tabáquico Leer
By Raquel Serrano
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