A new research has established that some special genes are responsible for the Study: Gene Raises Risk Of Lifetime Smoking Habitdevelopment of smoking habit. These genes can also increase the risks of lung cancer in human being.
The research on genes and smoking habits is concluded by of the University of Michigan Medical School. The research is done on 435 people who are either habitual of smoking or tried smoking in their life.
The research has further revealed that genetic factors are responsible for nicotine addiction and lung cancer in human beings. The research team has found three genes called nicotine receptor genes, which control the entry of nicotine into the brain cells. The smokers with such genes are more prone to develop lung cancer and respiratory diseases. The genetic make up decides the next action of nicotine on the human body.
The team of Canadian researchers had done experiments on rates and generalized for human beings. Ovide Pomerleau of the research team said that the research will help in the development of treatment plan of nicotine addiction and tests to assess addiction risks.
Smoking is a leading cause of cancer deaths in the world. It is a second leading cause of cancer death among women. The study was published in the journal Addiction on August 8.
