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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, 17:18 — 24 Feb, 17:18
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EL PAISMostly Factual165d 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

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el-mundo24 Feb, 16:10First to report

Descubren que personas con ciertas variantes genéticas se 'enganchan' menos al tabaco

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The discovery of a genetic alteration that predisposes people to smoke less opens a new path for treating addiction

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