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Genetic Vulnerability to Menthol Cigarette Preference in Women

Cheryl Oncken, Richard Feinn, Jonathan Covault, Valerie B. Duffy, Ellen A. Dornelas, Henry R. Kranzler, Heather Sankey

Nicotine & Tobacco Research · 2015 · 41 citations · 29 references

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Abstract

These preliminary data support the hypothesis that a genetic propensity to experience heightened bitter taste perception increases the preference for menthol cigarettes.

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