American researchers gene responsible for addiction to alcohol. Doctors believe that the number of drinks of alcoholic beverages, and mutation in a gene determines the propensity of people to dependence on alcohol. Doctors from the University of Virginia tied the DNA responsible for the serotonin transporter gene SLC6A4 - a substance that causes euphoria among drunkards and alcoholics, since the use of wine, vodka and other alcoholic beverages.
The researchers studied six options and one option in the three ends of the gene showed a significant relationship with intensity of alcohol abuse. The study found that people with drink less, but people with drink more. According to researchers from the U.S., the results of such data useful for the treatment of alcoholism.
Genetic markers can help identify potential or apparent alcoholics, and to effectively plan treatment. Now researchers determine whether it was possible to use this specific genetic variant to predict the results of treatment of different carriers serotonin.
The researchers studied six options and one option in the three ends of the gene showed a significant relationship with intensity of alcohol abuse. The study found that people with drink less, but people with drink more. According to researchers from the U.S., the results of such data useful for the treatment of alcoholism.
Genetic markers can help identify potential or apparent alcoholics, and to effectively plan treatment. Now researchers determine whether it was possible to use this specific genetic variant to predict the results of treatment of different carriers serotonin.
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