Vaping Damages DNA and Increases Lung Cancer Risk In Mice Technology Networks Electronic Cigarettes Induce Mitochondrial DNA Damage and Trigger TLR9 (Toll Like Receptor 9) Mediated Atherosclerosis Arteriosclerosis, Thrombosis, and Vascular Biology Vaping and the use of e cigarettes are likely to cause cancer, according to a new study published by the University of New South Wales on 30 March. The study, which brought together E Cigarettes May Damage DNA in Oral Cells Sable Industries Inc. Vaping is linked to cancer via similar DNA damage as smokers