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Genetic update: the ankyrin repeat and kinase domain containing 1 gene may influence alcoholism
The neurotransmitter dopamine is believed to influence the development and/or maintenance of alcoholism.Findings regarding the dopamine D2 receptor gene, however, have been inconsistent.New research suggests that a neighboring gene, ankyrin repeat and kinase domain containing 1, may also be involved in addictive behaviors.
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