Understanding the genetic basis of airflow obstruction and smoking behaviour is key to determining the pathophysiology of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). The researchers used UK Biobank data to study the genetic causes of smoking behaviour and lung health.
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[1] http://admin.indiaenvironmentportal.org.in/feature-article/novel-insights-genetics-smoking-behaviour-lung-function-and-chronic-obstructive
[2] http://www.thelancet.com/journals/lanres/article/PIIS2213-2600(15)00283-0/abstract
[3] http://admin.indiaenvironmentportal.org.in/category/author/louise-v-wain
[4] http://admin.indiaenvironmentportal.org.in/category/author/nick-shrine
[5] http://admin.indiaenvironmentportal.org.in/category/author/suzanne-miller-et-al
[6] http://admin.indiaenvironmentportal.org.in/category/journal/lancet-respiratory-medicine
[7] http://admin.indiaenvironmentportal.org.in/category/thesaurus/smoking
[8] http://admin.indiaenvironmentportal.org.in/category/thesaurus/health-effects
[9] http://admin.indiaenvironmentportal.org.in/category/thesaurus/united-kingdom-uk
[10] http://admin.indiaenvironmentportal.org.in/category/thesaurus/respiratory-diseases
[11] http://admin.indiaenvironmentportal.org.in/category/thesaurus/europe
