Nytimes iconNytimesSep 17, 2026

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.

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

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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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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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