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Largest-ever analysis finds genetic links to smoking and drinking
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Largest-ever analysis finds genetic links to smoking and drinking

Miryam Naddaf Both smoking and drinking are influenced by genetics as well as environmental factors. Credit: Bunyos/iStock/Getty More than 3,500 genetic variations that potentially affect smoking and drinking behaviour have been identified in a study involving almost 3.4 million people with African, American, East Asian and European ancestry. The findings, published in Nature on 7 December1, highlight...

Genetic links revealed between severe COVID-19 and other diseases
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Genetic links revealed between severe COVID-19 and other diseases

by Public Library of Science While genes linked to severe COVID-19 were associated with established risk factors and adverse outcomes, including deep vein thrombosis, a significant subset of these genes had opposite associations with reduced risk of immune-mediated disorders such as psoriasis, lupus, and rheumatoid arthritis. Credit: Anurag Verma, Katherine Liao, and Scott Damrauer (CC-BY...