Gene mutation in worms key to alcohol tolerance

Wednesday, October 22, 2008 - 11:07 in Biology & Nature

The work follows a study carried out by Oregon Health and Science University, which suggested a link between a gene mutation in mice and tolerance to alcohol. Researchers at Liverpool have investigated this in worms, looking specifically at the role the gene plays in communication between cells in the nervous system.

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