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Why DNA damage from smoking and UV rays cause cancer in some but not others
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New research published in Nature provides evidence that inherited genetic makeup significantly influences an individual's susceptibility to cancer from environmental factors like smoking and UV rays. This discovery suggests that future cancer treatments should be more personalized based on a patient's unique genetic background.
Scientists have found the first direct evidence of the powerful role our genetic makeup plays in influencing our risk of cancer, with inherited genes interacting with acquired genetic mutations to shape how tumours evolve.
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