Specific gene tied to abuse of alcohol

Published December 21, 2010

Specific gene tied to abuse of alcohol
share: digg facebook twitter Using a pattern of brain waves unique to those at risk of alcoholism, San Antonio researchers and others have identified a gene linked to serotonin, a chemical messenger that plays a role in depression. By starting with brain waves measured in people given specific tasks — known as event-related brain oscillations — researchers first identified patterns common to …
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