Education and reward genes interact to influence alcoholism among Mexican-Americans
Friday, September 18, 2009 - 21:49
in Psychology & Sociology
Interaction of gene/gene, gene/environment and environment/environment factors can contribute to alcoholism. New research looks at the influence of gene/environment interaction on alcoholism among Mexican Americans. Findings show that interaction between education and a polymorphism of the reward gene contribute to severe alcoholism among Mexican Americans.