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Genetics and Health

April 13th, 2006

Chromosome 17 and Drug Dependence

Two clusters of genes on chromosome 17 have been linked to opioid addiction - heroin, morphine and oxycontin. A linkage analysis of 393 families, most with at least two individuals with opioid dependence, scanned the genome for genetic markers that appear to be inherited more frequently between affected family members.
Dr. Joel Gelernter of […]

By Hsien Hsien Lei, PhD -- 1 comment