Education and reward genes interact to influence alcoholism among Mexican-Americans
Friday, September 18, 2009 - 18:28
in Psychology & Sociology
Hispanics with alcohol-induced problems - especially male Mexican Americans - have significantly worse health and welfare than those with other ethnic backgrounds. This study examined the influence of gene/environment interaction on alcoholism among Mexican Americans. Researchers have found that interaction between education and a polymorphism of the reward gene contribute to severe alcoholism among Mexican Americans.
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