Category: Genetics

Study suggests years of education may impact drinking behavior and risk of alcohol dependence

From the Springer press release: Higher educational attainment — spending more years in education — may impact people’s drinking behaviour and reduce their risk of alcohol dependence, according to a… Read more »

Researchers identify genes linked to Alzheimer’s risk, resilience

From the Washington University School of Medicine press release: An international team of researchers led by scientists at Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis has identified a pair… Read more »

Researchers discover gene mutation that reduces fear and anxiety, increases social interaction

From the University of Eastern Finland press release: Finnish researchers at the University of Eastern Finland and the University of Oulu have discovered of a new type of gene mutation… Read more »

Study suggests adverse events during first years of life may have greatest effect on future mental health

From the Massachusetts General Hospital press release: A Massachusetts General Hospital (MGH) study has found evidence that children under 3 years old are most the vulnerable to the effects of… Read more »

Study suggests heavy drinking may change DNA, leading to increased craving for alcohol

From the Rutgers University press release: Binge and heavy drinking may trigger a long-lasting genetic change, resulting in an even greater craving for alcohol, according to a Rutgers-led study in… Read more »