One for the gene pool:)
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One for the gene pool:)
Another study for your files.
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http://news.*****.com/s/hsn/20050810...estoalcoholism
WEDNESDAY, Aug. 10 (HealthDay News) -- Hard-drinking fruit flies have helped U.S. and German scientists uncover a gene that may shed light on humans' tolerance to alcohol.
The gene -- named hangover by its discoverers -- is part of a genetic pathway that enables the flies to deal with increasing amounts of alcohol, according to researchers.
They also believe this mechanism can lead to alcohol dependence and addiction.
The gene -- named hangover by its discoverers -- is part of a genetic pathway that enables the flies to deal with increasing amounts of alcohol, according to researchers.
They also believe this mechanism can lead to alcohol dependence and addiction.
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http://news.*****.com/s/hsn/20050810...estoalcoholism
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I knew you'd see what I saw in that article...
Truth is, I wouldn't wish my condition on anyone, even if my life depended on it.
And feeling that in my middle, simply re-affirms the spiritualness of my once hopeless self.
Truth is, I wouldn't wish my condition on anyone, even if my life depended on it.
And feeling that in my middle, simply re-affirms the spiritualness of my once hopeless self.
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More evidence which shows there is a big genetic contribution to alcoholism.
In early 2004, researchers found the first "alcoholic" gene; if anyone is interested in reading that article I put its location under the thread "Something Everyone Might find interesting."
Interestingly enough, this gene is also linked to high anxiety.
In early 2004, researchers found the first "alcoholic" gene; if anyone is interested in reading that article I put its location under the thread "Something Everyone Might find interesting."
Interestingly enough, this gene is also linked to high anxiety.
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