Binge Drinking and DNA (IMAGE)

Rutgers University

Binge Drinking and DNA

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The Rutgers-led team's findings may eventually help researchers identify biomarkers -- measurable indicators such as proteins or modified genes -- that could predict an individual's risk for binge or heavy drinking.

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US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

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