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Scientists find gene that can predict alcoholism

Source: The independent
San Diego : CA : USA | 12 months ago  
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Alcoholics could be identified before they develop a physical or psychological dependence on drink, after scientists identified a genetic basis for alcoholism. A study has found a simple genetic difference between people that marks their susceptibility to alcohol. Apart from developing a test...
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  • News Source: The Scotsman | 12 months ago
    The researchers looked at how strongly people were affected by drinking in terms of body sway, co-ordination problems and feeling "high", and pinpointed the part of the DNA that appeared to determine it...According to the study, published in the US...
  • News Source: The independent | 12 months ago
    Alcoholics could be identified before they develop a physical or psychological dependence on drink, after scientists identified a genetic basis for alcoholism. A study has found a simple genetic difference between people that marks their...
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