Children exposed to second-hand smoke at home are more likely to show certain changes in the epigenome, which can alter the way genes are expressed. These epigenetic changes could influence the ...

Association of exposure to second-hand smoke during childhood with blood DNA methylation. Environment International , 2025; 195: 109204 DOI: 10.1016/j.envint.2024.109204 Cite This Page : ...

"Our study shows that second-hand smoke during childhood leaves its mark at the molecular level and can alter the expression of genes that influence disease susceptibility in adulthood", says ...