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This Rare Gene Drastically Raises Lung Cancer Risk in People Who Never Smoked

The gene is found predominantly in Southern Appalachia and may be one of the most powerful cancer-risk mutations ever found.

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RegionsUnited States
Published16 h ago (Thu, 17 Sep 2026 20:19:12 GMT)
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AuthorGina Kolata