Gene Guilty Of Alcohol Dependence

Author: Victoria Aly Time for reading: ~0 minutes Last Updated: August 08, 2022

The RASGRF-2 gene is one of many genes available to date that may be associated with alcohol dependence and cravings.

The desire to consume alcohol and the subsequent actions of its use are due to a specific gene, it turns out.

According to researchers, the RASGRF-2 gene is one of many genes discovered so far that may be linked to alcohol dependence.

Researchers at King's College London are scanning the brain activity of 663 teenagers. They found that the presence of the gene enhances brain activity in the ventral striatum, which is responsible for releasing dopamine.

Dopamine acts as a neurotransmitter and hormone in brain processes. It is obtained by the synthesis of levodopa (3,4-dihydroxy-L-phenylalanine) and is associated with metabolism in the body.

A number of neurotransmitters such as dopamine are producedepinephrine (adrenaline) and norepinephrine (norepinephrine).

According to the research team, dopamine increases the influx of happiness and peace, which in turn increases the desire to consume alcohol.

Further research is needed in this regard to determine whether the gene is the only reason for the strong desire to consume alcohol.

The results of the study were published in the journal PNAS .

Gene Guilty Of Alcohol Dependence

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