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Gene Mutation Linked to Higher Alcohol Addiction Risk

10/28/2025

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The National University of Singapore researchers link CHRNA3 mutations to increased alcohol addiction risk.
The study, in the Journal of Neuroscience, shows CHRNA3 mutations affect alcohol sensitivity and self-administration in preclinical models.
The gene regulates brain signaling related to alcohol's calming effects.
The team, led by Associate Professor Ajay S. Mathuru, aims to analyze CHRNA3 variants in humans and assess implications for personalized prevention of alcohol use disorders.

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The National University of Singapore researchers link CHRNA3 mutations to increased alcohol addiction risk.
The study, in the Journal of Neuroscience, shows CHRNA3 mutations affect alcohol sensitivity and self-administration in preclinical models.
The gene regulates brain signaling related to alcohol's calming effects.
The team, led by Associate Professor Ajay S. Mathuru, aims to analyze CHRNA3 variants in humans and assess implications for personalized prevention of alcohol use disorders.