Unravelling The Genetics Of Alcohol Sensitivity With The Help Of Fruit Flies

Research published in the online open access journal Genome Biology this week has identified a number of genes that are associated with sensitivity to alcohol in fruit flies (Drosophila melanogaster). It is hoped that these findings will help researchers uncover the genetic basis of drinking behaviour in humans. [click link for full article]

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Filed under: Alcohol / Addiction / Illegal Drugs on November 1st, 2007