Single Gene Linked to Alcohol Addiction Risk Discovered
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Researchers discovered that the gene CHRNA3 influences alcohol sensitivity and tolerance, with mutations leading to increased alcohol intake and altered brain signaling, providing insights into genetic risk factors for alcohol dependence.
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