Alcoholism And Genetics Update

Genetic update: the ankyrin repeat and kinase domain containing 1 gene may influence alcoholism* The neurotransmitter dopamine is believed to influence the development and/or maintenance of alcoholism. * Findings regarding the dopamine D2 receptor gene, however, have been inconsistent. * New research suggests that a neighboring gene, ankyrin repeat and kinase domain containing 1, may also be involved in addictive behaviors. [click link for full article]

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Filed under: Alcohol / Addiction / Illegal Drugs on September 26th, 2007