One DNA mutation occurs in the lungs every 50 cigarettes.

This study was published in Science by the International Joint Research Group, including the National Institute of Los Alamos in the United States and the National Institute of Cancer Research in Japan.The research group has analyzed the number of DNA mutations in various organs by comparing 1,000 non -smokers and 2,500 smokers for tumor tissues.

The following images are compiled by Infographic on the research by the Rostra Moss National Institute.

Assuming that one box (20 bottles) cigarettes every day, the number of DNA variants for each organs is 150 in the lungs, 97 in the larynx, 39 in the pharynx, and six in the liver, oral cavity.If it is 23, the bladder is 18.In other words, one DNA mutation occurs for about 49 smoking in the lungs.

DNA mutations do not necessarily cause cancer, but it is certain that the risk of cancer occurs.Scientific magazine New Scientist explains this study as follows.

Theoretically, DNA mutation can be a trigger of genetic damage that causes cancer.However, it is not clear how the DNA damage related to smoking causes cancer or which type of mutation is likely to be malignant.

The research group plans to continue researching the possibility of DNA mutations caused by smoking.

It is clear that smoking has a negative effect on the body.When you smoke, you may want to think about what changes are happening in your body.

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Christina Warren --Gizmodo US [Original text] (TMYK)