Wednesday, February 6, 2008

DNA Predicts Reaction to Drug that Fights Alcohol Dependence


The Medical Univeristy of South Carolina reports a local researcher finds that paitents with a gene variant drink less. Inherited genetic makeup often plays a role in determining the risk level for certain diseases, including alcoholism. MUSC officials say a study from their hospital show a correlation between genotyping and the treatment of alcohol dependence.


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