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Scientists Spot Gene Linked to Tanning 'Addiction'
Description: The idea that ultraviolet light can be addictive -- whether from the sun or a tanning bed -- is fairly new. But recent research has been offering biological evidence that some people do develop a dependence on UV radiation, just like some become dependent on drugs. People who carry a particular gene variant may be more likely to develop an "addiction" to tanning, a preliminary study suggests. [Source: MedlinePlus News]
URL: http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/news/fullstory_150438.html
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Source: MedlinePlus News
Publish Date: 3/16/2015
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