Title:
New alcohol genes uncovered
Source:
Aarhus University
Published:
Neuroscience News, 4 June 2020
https://neurosciencenews.com/alcohol-genes-16490/
Summary:
Twenty-nine genes have now been identified as being linked to problematic alcohol use. A new study report, in addition to an increased risk of alcohol use disorder, people with specific genes linked to AUD also have an increased risk of depression, insomnia, and addiction to tobacco.