18 genetic variants have been identified which appear to be associated with alcohol use disorder and heavy drinking. Of these genes, five were overlapped, eight were associated with heavy consumption and five were linked to an increased risk of AUD. The study concluded that while heavy drinking is a risk factor for alcoholism, it is not a sufficient cause of the disorder.
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Author: neurosciencenews – robotics
Date/time: 3rd April 2019, 06:03
Newly identified ‘extinction neurons’ in the hippocampus suppress fearful memories when activated, and allow the memories to return when deactivated. The findings may provide new treatment avenues for PTSD, phobias, and anxiety.
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Author: neurosciencenews – robotics
Date/time: 2nd April 2019, 03:02
“Come on, let’s just do it. We have no choice in this pandemic so we might as well make the most of it, especially since we’re all in the same boat.”
The average HR function uses 11 different systems just for recruiting
– Matt Charney
