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Genetic Trait Linked to Alcoholism, University of Virginia Study

November 21, 2008 | 
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CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va., Nov. 20 -- Variation in the gene for the serotonin transporter appears to be linked to how much some alcoholics drink, researchers here said.

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