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Inherited genetics dictate lung cancer risk from smoking: Study
short by / on Thursday, 30 July, 2026
A new University of Cambridge study suggests inherited genetics may influence how the body responds to DNA damage from smoking, helping explain why not every smoker develops lung cancer. However, experts stress that no one is protected from tobacco's harmful effects, and quitting smoking remains the most effective way to reduce cancer risk.
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