A recent study from the University of Bergen, presented by Dr. Juan Pablo Lopez-Cervantes at the European Respiratory Society (ERS) Congress in Amsterdam, has received widespread international media attention.
The research, which explores how smoking during puberty may accelerate biological ageing in the next generation, has been featured in over 100 news outlets, including The Times, CNN, The Independent, Daily Mail, and Telegraph. Dr. Lopez-Cervantes was also interviewed by CNN following his poster presentation.
The study shows that children of fathers who smoked during puberty may have a higher biological age than their peers, potentially increasing their risk of age-related diseases. These findings contribute to growing evidence on the long-term effects of adolescent smoking and its impact on future generations.
This international recognition highlights the strength of UiB’s research environment and is especially timely in light of the upcoming SFF (Centre of Excellence) application process.
Read more on the ERS website: People may age faster if their dad smoked during puberty – ERS – European Respiratory Society