First ever study identifies epigenetic markers that influence addiction in animal model.

Approximately 16% of adults in the United States report drug use, however, not everyone who experiments with drugs becomes an addict. Environmental and societal factors play a role in addiction liability, and there is ample evidence demonstrating a role for genetic factors. However, studying the interplay among these factors is difficult in human studies because of the inability to control for environmental factors and the … Continue reading First ever study identifies epigenetic markers that influence addiction in animal model.