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Tellervo Korhonen¹, Jaakko Kaprio

¹Helsingin yliopisto, Hjelt instituutti, PL 41, 00014 Helsinki.

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Genetic factors significantly influence smoking habits and nicotine dependence. Research shows gene-environment interactions, like parental monitoring, affect smoking vulnerability, with specific genes identified.

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Area of Science:

* Behavioral genetics
* Molecular genetics
* Epidemiology

Context:

* Decades of research support genetic influences on smoking and nicotine dependence.
* Twin, family, and adoption studies provide evidence for heritability.
* Gene-environment interactions, such as parental monitoring, modulate genetic risk.

Purpose:

* To review the genetic epidemiology of smoking and nicotine dependence.
* To highlight findings from twin, family, adoption, and molecular genetic studies.
* To identify areas for future research in this field.

Summary:

* Genetic factors play a substantial role in smoking behavior and nicotine dependence.
* Molecular genetic studies have identified specific genes linked to smoking quantity and dependence.
* Genome-wide association studies (GWAS) have pinpointed additional nicotine dependence genes, including a functional nicotinic receptor alpha 5 gene variant.

Impact:

* Understanding genetic underpinnings can inform personalized smoking cessation strategies.
* Identifies specific genetic targets for further investigation.
* Emphasizes the need for larger studies with refined environmental measures and phenotypes.