Flying Together: <i>Drosophila</i> as a Tool to Understand the Genetics of Human Alcoholism

Flying Together: <i>Drosophila</i> as a Tool to Understand the Genetics of Human Alcoholism

Alcohol use disorder (AUD) exacts an immense toll on individuals, families, and society. Genetic factors determine up to 60% of an individual’s risk of developing problematic alcohol habits. Effective AUD prevention and treatment requires knowledge of the genes that predispose people to alcoholism,...

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Main Authors: Daniel R. Lathen, Collin B. Merrill, Adrian Rothenfluh
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2020-09-01
Series:International Journal of Molecular Sciences
Subjects:
genetics
gene discovery
alcohol behavior
<i>Drosophila</i>
fruit fly
AUD
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/1422-0067/21/18/6649

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