Examining alcohol use disorders through gene networks instead of individual genes
Saturday, March 20, 2010 - 21:21
in Health & Medicine
Multiple genetic, environmental and behavioral factors contribute to alcohol use disorders (AUDs). A person's level of response (LR) to alcohol can indicate a person's risk for developing AUDs. A new study has looked at "gene networks" instead of individual genes to confirm the influence of glutamate receptor signaling genes on a person's LR.