Scientists Crack 'entire Genetic Code' Of Cancer

[ddavelarsen]

From the BBC article:

"The lung cancer DNA code had more than 23,000 errors largely triggered by cigarette smoke exposure.

From this, the experts estimate a typical smoker acquires one new mutation for every 15 cigarettes they smoke."

This article describes progress in finding the genetic changes in cancer cells and spells out hope for early detection and potential cures for lung cancer, among others. While this is not about vaping directly, it does show how harmful analog smoke is and gives some hope for our loved ones who may not yet have quit.

Scientists crack 'entire genetic code' of cancer

[NeRo9k]

That's amazing. A wonderful discovery for sure; hopefully, this will evolve into what they expect it should.

[jmhester]

WOW! Great article! My dad said he has read where smoking changes your DNA. I thought he misunderstood but this explains it. I hope that for us ex-smokers that they are right about those mutated cells being replaced over time.

[keenan]

I wish these scientists would run for Congress so we can replace those mutated cells.

[TheGreen]

I wish these scientists would run for Congress so we can replace those mutated cells.

If the world was run by scientists and not money, I think this world would be a better place.

[ddavelarsen]

If the world was run by scientists and not money, I think this world would be a better place.

Amen. I'm all about being rational - well mostly. I'm only human, and I'm married.

But boy, would congress ever be a better place if it were filled with thinkers rather than self-interested marketeers! I'd live in that world in a heartbeat.

I do have one suggestion in that vein though - VOTE INCUMBENTS OUT! If anyone wants one, I have bumper stickers...