3 million individuals' genetic data from 23andMe reveals connections between alcohol consumption, genetics, and other disorders.
A team at the University of California San Diego School of Medicine analyzed 3 million individuals' genetic data from 23andMe, finding intriguing connections between alcohol consumption, genetics, and other disorders. The study, published in eBioMedicine, used ethnic classifications to avoid population stratification. Researchers discovered that individuals with alcohol-protective alleles had worse health outcomes in certain areas, and noted a potential chicken-and-egg aspect to the findings.
April 05, 2024
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