How genetics shape our addictions: Genes predict the brain's reaction to smoking
Tuesday, September 11, 2012 - 13:00
in Health & Medicine
Have you ever wondered why some people find it so much easier to stop smoking than others? New research shows that vulnerability to smoking addiction is shaped by our genes. A new study shows that people with genetically fast nicotine metabolism have a significantly greater brain response to smoking cues than those with slow nicotine metabolism.