Effects of the interaction between genotype and environment. Research into the genetic epidemiology of alcohol dependence.

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As researchers make progress in elucidating the roles of specific genes that contribute to the risk of alcohol dependence, they also need to understand how the interplay between genetic and environmental risk factors increases risk. The term "genotype x environment (GxE) interaction effect" refers both to the modification of genetic risk factors by environmental risk and protective factors and to the role of...

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