Vaping causes 'changes' to genes warns new study as 'worst' flavour named
A new study reveals vaping alters 3,124 genes, with fruit flavours causing the most significant changes.Summary
A major new study published in Frontiers in Oncology has found that vaping alters the expression of 3,124 genes in regular users compared to non-smokers and non-vapers. The research indicates that two-thirds of these genetic changes are linked to the specific flavours and devices used, rather than just the frequency of use. Among the findings, fruit flavours and multiple flavour combinations were associated with the most significant alterations in gene regulation, affecting 31% and 64.3% of genes respectively. The study also highlights that higher-generation devices, such as "mods," are linked to stronger changes in gene activity. Researchers emphasize that these molecular changes are associated with disease-related pathways, including cancer, and urge regulators to carefully evaluate the health risks of flavoured e-cigarette products.
(Source：Daily Record)
