Critical genetic link found between human taste differences and nicotine dependence
Wednesday, October 15, 2008 - 07:21
in Psychology & Sociology
Could an aversion to bitter substances or an overall heightened sense of taste help protect some people from becoming addicted to nicotine? That's what researchers at UVA have found using an innovative new method they've developed to analyse the interactions of multiple genetic and environmental factors...
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