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STAT+: Why do ‘never smokers’ get lung cancer? In some cases, rare genetic variant may be a factor

statnews.com · 2h · first report

STAT+: Why do ‘never smokers’ get lung cancer? In some cases, rare genetic variant may be a factor

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Researchers have identified a very rare genetic variant that is associated with higher odds of lung cancer in "never smokers."

The coverage

  1. This Rare Gene Drastically Raises Lung Cancer Risk in People Who Never Smoked

    nytimes.com · 2h

  2. Scientists identify rare genetic mutation that dramatically raises risk of lung cancer in nonsmokers

    livescience.com · 2h

  3. A Genetic Mutation May Help Explain Lung Cancer in Nonsmokers

    time.com · 2h

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