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Genomic influences on alcohol problems in a population-based sample of young adults.
Addiction (Abingdon, England) - 1 Mar 2015
Edwards Alexis C, Aliev Fazil, Wolen Aaron R, Salvatore Jessica E, Gardner Charles O, McMahon George, Evans David M, Macleod John, Hickman Matthew, Dick Danielle M, Kendler Kenneth S
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AIMS: Alcohol problems (AP) contribute substantially to the global disease burden. Twin and family studies suggest that AP are genetically influenced, although few studies have identified variants or genes that are robustly associated with risk. This study identifies genetic and genomic influences on AP during young adulthood, which is often when drinking habits are established. DESIGN: We conducted a genome-wide...
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