This study examined the relative contribution of different factos, including ethnicity and environment, to the age of first drink in young women from European American and African American descent.
This study examined the relative contribution of different factos, including ethnicity and environment, to the age of first drink in young women from European American and African American descent.
This long term study of over 1,000 New Zealanders found that genetic makeup was not related to youngsters starting to smoke. However, those at higher genetic risk were more likely to progress to more regular and heavier smoking and to become more dependent.
This long term study of over 1,000 New Zealanders found that genetic makeup was not related to youngsters starting to smoke. However, those at higher genetic risk were more likely to progress to more regular and heavier smoking and to become more dependent.
Dr Marc A. Schuckit has applied over 30 years of research on genetics and alcohol addiction to a study involving college students
This entertaining and wide ranging discussion on the broader topic of genes and addiction includes a live experiment on video followed by discussions with Mark Schuckit, David Carr, Ulrike Heberlein and Nora Volkow.
This study found that a gene known as RASGRF-2 plays a crucial role in controlling how alcohol stimulates the brain to release dopamine, triggering feelings of reward.
Reuters reports that scientists in London have found a genetic variation that may play a role in binge drinking in teenagers.
This study suggests that pregnant women who drink 1-2 glasses of wine a week may put their babies at risk of having lower IQ.
This new study suggests that pregnant women who drink 1-2 glasses of wine a week may put their babies at risk of having lower IQ.