Gene's Role In Severity Of Drinking Uncovered

Friday, February 6, 2009 - 23:21 in Health & Medicine

New research could help explain why some alcoholics are more severe drinkers than others. Scientists have found strong evidence that the serotonin transporter gene, SLC6A4, plays a significant role in influencing drinking intensity among alcohol-dependent individuals.

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