Key industry trends include rising consumer preference for customizable flavor options (menthol, fruit, etc.) and the growth of the "roll-your-own" (RYO) and "make-your-own" (MYO) tobacco segments
The tobacco industry has a long history of making misleading claims about the safety of its products
They can rest in peace, and hopefully may we live in a manner that presents their sacrifice in a better manner.
Of interest, the mRNA expression of both PINK1, a marker not significantly different in CSE exposed BEAS-2B cells (Online Additional file 1), and PPARGC1, a marker that was not detectable in CSE exposed BEAS-2B cells, was significantly increased in PBECs from COPD patients when compared to non-smoking controls (Figure 5B)
The tobacco smolders slowly and controllably, making it ideal for joints as it doesn't burn too quickly