New alarm for users of electronic cigarettes. And this time it’s the one with the red light. According to a study published in the journal “Cancer Research”, signed by researchers from University College London and the University of Innsbruck, those who smoke electronic cigarettes would be at risk of changes in DNA expression completely comparable to those resulting from smoking cigarettes ordinary. The scholars were able to count on the genetic material taken in over 3500 volunteers, collecting cells from the inside of their cheeks. Because from cheek? Because those are the cells more directly exposed to smoke. The experts then analyzed l’epigenoma, an “information complex” that overlaps and integrates with DNA and that changes based on a series of environmental, behavioral, psychological and genetic factors. And what emerged?
As reported Daily fact who examined the study, it was found that the epithelial cells in the mouths ofsvapatori” showed substantial epigenomic changes, similar to those associated with the formation of lung tumors in classic smokers. “For the first time – he declared Chiara Herzoghead of the team – we looked at the long-term implications of vaping on different types of cells. Our work does not allow us to establish a causal relationship, so we cannot affirm that the e-cigarettes cause cancerbut the results show similar epigenetic changes in cells of tobacco smokers and in those of e-cigarette smokers.” And again: “Although e-cigarettes are believed to be safer than tobacco, it is essential to consider the consequences of their use.”