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Mind and Body => Genetics => Topic started by: Chip on December 16, 2018, 07:07:54 PM

Title: Genetic Research: Who Is At Risk for Alcoholism?
Post by: Chip on December 16, 2018, 07:07:54 PM

source: https://pubs.niaaa.nih.gov/publications/arh40/64-75.pdf

an excerpt:

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several genes that may contribute to an increased risk of alcoholism, including certain
variants encoding alcohol­metabolizing enzymes and neurotransmitter receptors. Genome­wide
association studies allowing the analysis of millions of genetic markers located throughout the genome
will enable discovery of further candidate genes.