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Sunday, June 14, 2020

New alcohol genes uncovered - Do you have what is known as problematic alcohol use?

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.