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Lab discovery may point way to control excessive drinking

Researchers have discovered a gene variant which controls the desire to drink alcohol, potentially leading to a treatment or cure for binge drinking and alcoholism.

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Researchers have discovered a gene variant which controls the desire to drink alcohol, potentially leading to a treatment or cure for binge drinking and alcoholism. (The Dallas Morning News)

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