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E-cigarettes can damage DNA

1,803 views · Published 21 August 2018 · 25:12 · Indexed 27 October 2026

Channel: American Chemical Society · 2018 · Science & Technology

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The popularity of electronic cigarettes continues to grow worldwide, as many people view them as a safer alternative to smoking. But the long-term effects of e-cigarette usage, commonly called “vaping,” are unknown. Today, researchers report that vaping may modify the genetic material, or DNA, in the oral cells of users, which could increase their cancer risk.

Silvia Balbo, Ph.D.
University of Minnesota

Romel Dator, Ph.D.
University of Minnesota

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