Wasted Fruit Flies May Help Scientists Cure Alcoholism
Tuesday, November 3, 2009 - 17:35
in Biology & Nature
With the help of inebriated fruit flies, scientists have discovered an entire network of genes the tiny creatures share with humans that help explain why some people tolerate alcohol better than others and may one day lead to a cure for alcoholism. Their findings also yield more information about the negative side effects of excessive drinking, like liver damage. The study appears in the October issue of the Genetics. read more