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Chromatin architecture in addiction circuitry identifies risk genes and potential biological mechanisms underlying cigarette smoking and alcohol use traits.
Molecular psychiatry - 1 Jul 2022
Sey Nancy Y A, Hu Benxia, Iskhakova Marina, Lee Sool, Sun Huaigu, Shokrian Neda, Ben Hutta Gabriella, Marks Jesse A, Quach Bryan C, Johnson Eric O, Hancock Dana B, Akbarian Schahram, Won Hyejung
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Cigarette smoking and alcohol use are among the most prevalent substances used worldwide and account for a substantial proportion of preventable morbidity and mortality, underscoring the public health significance of understanding their etiology. Genome-wide association studies (GWAS) have successfully identified genetic variants associated with cigarette smoking and alcohol use traits. However, the vast majority...
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