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Review: Genetic research on alcohol use outcomes in African American populations: A review of the literature, associated challenges, and implications

27 Feb 2017

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BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES: There have been remarkable advances in understanding genetic influences on complex traits; however, individuals of African descent have been underrepresented in genetic research. METHODS: We review the limitations of existing genetic research on alcohol phenotypes in African Americans (AA) including both twin and gene identification studies, possible reasons for underrepresentation of...

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PMID: 28240821
DOI: 10.1111/ajad.12495

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