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Scientists might have found the reason that people suffer from alcoholism

The experiment involved looking at a protein that exists in both fruit flies and humans.

SCIENTISTS IN IRELAND have discovered a gene that may be of vital importance when it comes to understanding alcoholism.

The gene in question exists in both humans and fruit flies and was seen to have a similar response in both.

It is thought that the new findings could help develop targeted responses to help tackle issues with alcohol abuse and addiction.

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Source: Michael Sheils McNamee, The Journal, 14/07/15

Posted by drugs.ie on 07/14 at 08:58 AM in
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